potentiator
/pəˈtɛnʃieɪtər/
noun
- A substance or agent that increases the effect or activity of another substance, especially a drug or chemical.
- Grapefruit juice is a known potentiator of several cholesterol-lowering drugs.
- The lab tested a new potentiator that makes antibiotics work better against resistant bacteria.
- Some herbal supplements act as potentiators, making pain relievers more effective.
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