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enhancer

/ɪnˈhæn.sɚ/
en · hanc · er
Plural:enhancers
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enhancer Lexical Profile

enhancer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A substance, device, or agent that improves, intensifies, or augments the quality, value, or effectiveness of something.

Example

"Monosodium glutamate is widely used in commercial food preparation as a savory flavor enhancer."

2

A short region of DNA that can be bound by regulatory proteins to increase the likelihood that transcription of a particular gene will occur.

Example

"Mutations within the genetic enhancer sequence can significantly alter how much protein the target gene produces."

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• Rhymes for enhancer

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enguri
enhance
enhancement
enhancer
enigma
enigmatic
enigmatically

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Enhancer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/enhancer
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