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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Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Disodium guanylate was also used in the product but not declared, which is another flavor enhancer.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
As students have noted, using AI extends their thinking beyond their current abilities, illustrating AI's role as an enhancer, not a replacement, or another learning tool.
—Beata M. Jones, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The cheese puffs were distributed in the state of New York and have been recalled due to undeclared additives and flavor enhancers in the product.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Enhancer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enhancer. Accessed 4 Mar. 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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