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increaser

American  
[in-kree-ser] / ɪnˈkri sər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that increases.

  2. (in plumbing) a coupling increasing in diameter at one end.


Etymology

Origin of increaser

First recorded in 1520–30; increase + -er 1

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Hence Zarathrustra is the increaser of life; in this sense he is described, invoked, and worshipped as the lord and master of all created life.

From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Max Duncker

It is recommended that a 4" to 5" increaser be used for venting the 87CPO and 108CPO and a 4" to 6" increaser be used for the 128CPO.

From Installation and Operation Instructions For Custom Mark III CP Series Oil Fired Unit by Anonymous

Kaiser Rudolf's successful friend, was again a notable increaser of his House; which finally, under his Great-grandson, named Friedrich VI., attained the Electoral height.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 02 by Thomas Carlyle

Muir translates, "she traverses a land yielding sweetness;" Zimmer, "she clothes herself in Madhuvridh;" Ludwig, "the Sîlamâvatî throws herself into the increaser of the honey-sweet dew."

From India: What can it teach us? A Course of Lectures Delivered before the University Of Cambridge by Alexander Wilder

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