extender

noun

ex·tend·er ik-ˈsten-dər

: one that extends: such as

: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier

: an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)

Examples of extender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The cat is equipped with a 990 kWh battery pack, two 400 kW electric motors, and two 300 kW range extenders. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 June 2023 The Xfinity Storm-Ready WiFi is a Wi-Fi 6-capable device powered by the Xfinity 10G network that doubles as a Wi-Fi extender to help boost connectivity to hard-to-reach areas around the home. —

Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2023 Every necklace has an 18-inch chain with a 2-inch extender, and each comes with a card that includes a celebratory quote. —

L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2023 The plan comes with no overage fees, equipment costs, or annual contracts, but AT&T will charge up to $10 per month extra for up to five Wi-Fi extenders. —

Emma Roth, The Verge, 22 Aug. 2023 Total battery capacity of up to 426 watt hours (wh) allows for up to 80 miles of assisted range, which can be augmented by a 250 wh range extender. —

Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2023 Its best sales year was 2015, when slightly more than 11,000 of the EVs (including the REx model, the one with the optional range extender) found homes. —

K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver, 16 July 2023 This package comes with a main router and two satellite extenders that will get you up to 4,500 square feet of range with seven bands of signal that can connect dozens of devices. —

& Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 11 July 2023 The kitchenette features a two-burner cooktop and an integrated sink; a flip-up countertop extender can be used when cooking or when more counter space is needed. —

Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 9 Mar. 2023 See More

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