synergist
noun
syn·er·gist
ˈsi-nər-jist 
: something (such as a chemical or a muscle) that enhances the effectiveness of an active agent
broadly
: either member of a synergistic pair
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Hillel Italie, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2020
The vinegar also seemed to act as a synergist to help all the other ingredients be more available and effective.
—Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 18 June 2019
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“Synergist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synergist. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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synergist
noun
syn·er·gist
-jəst
1
: an agent that increases the effectiveness of another agent when combined with it
especially
: a drug that acts in synergism with another
2
: an organ (as a muscle) that acts in concert with another to enhance its effect compare agonist sense 1, antagonist sense a
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