Definition of Potentiator

1. Noun. (biology) A reagent that enhances sensitization of an antigen ¹

2. Noun. (medicine) A drug that enhances the response to another ¹

3. Noun. A flavour enhancer ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Potentiator

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Potentiator

potential vorticity
potential well
potentialities
potentiality
potentialize
potentially
potentially hazardous object
potentially hazardous objects
potentials
potentiate
potentiated
potentiates
potentiating
potentiation
potentiations
potentiator (current term)
potentiators
potentilla
potentillas
potentiodynamic
potentiogalvanostat
potentiometer
potentiometers
potentiometre
potentiometres
potentiometric
potentiometrically
potentiometry
potentiostat
potentiostats

Literary usage of Potentiator

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Of these, only ADP was a potentiator, but its effect was not use dependent. Neither ATP nor ADP affected the resting potential of the oocyte membrane. 4. ..."

2. Nutrient Composition of Rations for Short-term, High-intensity Combat Operations by Fnb, Institute of Medicine (U. S.), High-stress Situations, Committee on Military Nutrition Research, National Academy of Sciences (2005)
"Vitamin E has been investigated as a potentiator of immune function. At levels from 60-800 mg/day for 4-8 months, vitamin E was shown to increase immune ..."

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