extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər 
: one that extends: such as
a
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
b
: an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)
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The chain length is 18 inches and includes a two-inch extender.
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The company also debuted a new range extender compatible with all three models.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
The 672-Wh battery pack here is reckoned good for up to 65 miles (105 km) at the lowest assist level, though an optional US$249 range extender could bump that to more than 125 miles.
—New Atlas, 3 May 2025
Working modes: Router mode, USB tethering mode, 3G/4G USB modem mode, hotspot mode (WISP mode), access point mode, range extender mode, client mode.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025
The company also debuted a new range extender compatible with all three models.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
The 672-Wh battery pack here is reckoned good for up to 65 miles (105 km) at the lowest assist level, though an optional US$249 range extender could bump that to more than 125 miles.
—New Atlas, 3 May 2025
Working modes: Router mode, USB tethering mode, 3G/4G USB modem mode, hotspot mode (WISP mode), access point mode, range extender mode, client mode.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Extender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extender. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
: something added to something else especially to make it go farther
meat extenders
Medical Definition
extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
1
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
2
: expander
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