Booster
Definition of Booster
Boost´er Pronunciation: bŌst´ẽr | n. | 1. | (Elec.) An instrument for regulating the electro-motive force in an alternating-current circuit; - so called because used to "boost", or raise, the pressure in the circuit. | | 2. | an enthusiastic supporter. | | 3. | the first stage of a multistage rocket, providing all or part of the driving force at lift-off and until the second stage ignites, whether or not the booster stage is detached after the fuel is spent. Also called booster rocket. In some cases, a booster has been used to assist the takeoff of airplanes. | | 4. | (Med.) an immunizing medication given after an initial immunizing treatment, to provide increased or extended immunity. Also called booster dose. When in the form of an injection, it may be called a booster shot. | | 5. | any auxiliary device or part of a device to provide increased power, force, or effectiveness, as with a pumping device. | | 6. | (Mil.) an explosive charge which is more powerful than a primer, used in conjunction with a primer to assure detonation of the main charge. Integrated blasting caps containing separate compartments for primer and booster are used as detonators for certain explosives. |
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