enhancer
noun
en·hanc·er
in-ˈhan(t)-sər 
en-
1
: one that enhances
2
: a nucleotide sequence that increases the rate of genetic transcription by preferentially increasing the activity of the nearest promoter on the same DNA molecule
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
It's commonly used as a flavor enhancer and food preservative.1
Some people claim ACV promotes sleep or that taking it before bed provides the best health benefits.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Created as a fragrance enhancer, this clean, sparkling scent enhances notes and nuances of other perfumes.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Blue Water Girls Who said Black women don’t want to use tan enhancers?
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Enhancer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enhancer. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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enhancer
noun
en·hanc·er
in-ˈhan(t)-sər, en-
: a nucleotide sequence that increases the rate of genetic transcription by increasing the activity of the nearest promoter on the same DNA molecule
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