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The correct spelling is extender.

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noun

Say it like: Ext-end-er

The correct spelling is extender. Any of various substances designed to extend any of several properties of a material. For example: "Soy protein is used as a meat extender."

Usage Examples

Soy protein is used as a meat extender.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any of various substances designed to extend any of several properties of a material.
  2. 2.Any of various components designed to extend the length of a device.
  3. 3.Any substance added to food to bulk it out, with a higher protein content than a filler.
  4. 4.A runner, or quick-draw. (from sense #2)
  5. 5.A phrase that extends an expression to include further members of a set, e.g. "and stuff", "or something".

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