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Definition of fattener

fattener

/ˈfætənər/
fat · ten · er

Plural:fatteners
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Adjective:fattening
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fattener Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A livestock farmer, agricultural agent, or rich feedstuff that causes animals to gain weight rapidly in preparation for market.

Example

"The cattle rancher added a high-calorie grain supplement as a fattener during the final months before auction."


2

A farm animal, such as a pig or steer, that is being raised and fed specifically to reach market weight for meat production.

Example

"The agricultural cooperative separates young breeding stock from the fatteners housed in the main barn."


3

An audio processing effect or device, such as a chorus or pitch shifter, used to make a musical tone or vocal track sound fuller and richer.

Example

"The sound engineer applied a subtle analog fattener to the bassline to give the studio recording more warmth."

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