increaser

American  

[in-kree-ser] / ɪnˈkri sər /

noun

1. a person or thing that increases.

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

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Etymology

Origin of increaser

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

Example Sentences

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 Carlyle, Thomas

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 Wilder, Alexander

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 Duncker, Max