enhancer

American  

[en-han-ser, -hahn-] / ɛnˈhæn sər, -ˈhɑn- /

noun

1. a person or thing that enhances.

2. Genetics. a gene or gene fragment that activates other genes.

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Etymology

Origin of enhancer

enhance + -er ¹

Example Sentences

During weeks like this, it helps—or, let’s be honest, it’s necessary—to think of meat as a flavor enhancer rather than the main event.

From Salon

These switches are strings of DNA called enhancers.

From Science Daily

They frequently contain colors, flavor enhancers, sweeteners, thickeners, foaming agents and emulsifiers, and typically cannot be produced in the home.

From Barron's

It’s my go.to outfit enhancer, and today is no exception.

From Literature

These are tiny, densely connected loops that form when nearby enhancers and promoters attach to one another.

From Science Daily