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extender
This term is primarily used in technical, industrial, and commercial contexts to describe something that increases the reach, duration, or volume of another entity. In electronics, it refers to hardware that overcomes signal degradation over distance, while in construction or mechanics, it refers to physical additions that bridge a gap.
In the food industry, the term carries a slightly different connotation, often implying a cost-saving measure. When used as a meat extender, it suggests the dilution of a premium ingredient with a cheaper filler to increase profit margins or bulk, which can sometimes be perceived negatively by consumers seeking pure products.
Meanings
Examples
I need to buy a wifi extender because the signal does not reach my bedroom.
Maybe a signal extender would solve the connection drops in the basement.
The technician installed a cable extender to reach the server rack.
I wonder if this pipe extender is compatible with the existing plumbing.
Use a screw extender if the bolt is too short for the bracket.
The chef used a cornstarch extender to increase the volume of the sauce.
Some cheap sausages use soy protein as a meat extender to lower costs.
The company added a chemical extender to the paint to make it go further.