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extender

/ɪkˈstɛndər/ /ɛkˈstɛndər/

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noun

Extensor, diluyente

Any of various substances designed to extend any of several properties of a material.

Examples :

"To save money on paint, the contractor used a special extender that increased the volume of the paint without significantly affecting its color or coverage. "

Para ahorrar dinero en pintura, el contratista usó un extensor especial que aumentó el volumen de la pintura sin afectar significativamente su color o cobertura.

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noun

Extensor, alargador

Any of various components designed to extend the length of a device.

Examples :

"My desk is too short for my legs to fit comfortably, so I bought a desk extender to give me more space. "

Mi escritorio es demasiado corto para que mis piernas quepan cómodamente, así que compré un extensor de escritorio para darme más espacio.

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noun

Extensor

Any substance added to food to bulk it out, with a higher protein content than a filler.

Examples :

"Soy protein is used as a meat extender."

La proteína de soja se utiliza como extensor de carne.

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noun

Tirador rápido

A runner, or quick-draw. (from sense #2)

Examples :

"The climber clipped an extender to the bolt to reduce rope drag on the overhanging route. "

El escalador enganchó un tirador rápido al perno para reducir el arrastre de la cuerda en la ruta en voladizo.

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noun

Y cosas así, y demás

A phrase that extends an expression to include further members of a set, e.g. "and stuff", "or something".

Examples :

""I need pens, pencils, erasers, and so on – basically, all the usual school supplies; 'and so on' is a common extender in conversations like this." "

“Necesito bolígrafos, lápices, gomas de borrar, y cosas así – básicamente, todos los útiles escolares habituales; 'y cosas así' es un extender común en conversaciones como esta.”

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