Intensifier
(noun)
- A person or thing that intensifies or makes more intense.
- A word or expression used to increase the strength or force of a statement, especially an adjective or adverb.
- A substance used to increase the reaction rate or yield of a chemical reaction.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from french intensifieur, from intensifier (see intensify).
Examples:
- The new fertilizer is a powerful intensifier that helps crops grow faster and healthier.
- Words like 'very' and 'extremely' are common intensifiers in everyday language.
- The new dye is a good intensifier for the colorimetric assay.
- He added salt to the sauce to intensify the flavor.
- The new drug is an intensifier for the cancer treatment.