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intensifier
UK
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪə/
US
/ɪnˈtɛn.sɪ.faɪ.ɚ/
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intensifier
noun
intensifiers
pl
UK
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪə/
US
/ɪnˈtɛn.sɪ.faɪ.ɚ/
усилитель
The engineer used an intensifier to boost the signal.
Инженер использовал усилитель для усиления сигнала.
Synonyms
amplifier
enhancer
augmenter
booster
magnifier
intensifier
adjective
UK
/ɪnˈtɛn.sɪ.faɪ.ə/
US
/ɪnˈtɛn.səˌfaɪ.ɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote a device or component that intensifies.
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intensifier
noun
A linguistic element, such as an adverb or adjective, that serves to enhance or emphasize the meaning of another word or phrase.
In the sentence 'She is very happy,' the word 'very' acts as an intensifier.
An apparatus, substance, or agent that increases the intensity of something, especially light, sound, or radiation.
The night-vision goggles contain an image intensifier.
intensifier
adjective
Serving to increase intensity; used attributively before a noun.
The intensifier screen reduces patient exposure during X-ray imaging.
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