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booster 1. Radio Television a. a radio-frequency amplifier connected between an aerial and a receiver to amplify weak incoming signals b. a radio-frequency amplifier that amplifies incoming signals, retransmitting them at higher power 2. another name for supercharger 3. short for booster dose booster [′büs·tər] (aerospace engineering) (electricity) A small generator inserted in series or parallel with a larger generator to maintain normal voltage output under heavy loads. (electronics) A separate radio-frequency amplifier connected between an antenna and a television receiver to amplify weak signals. A radio-frequency amplifier that amplifies and rebroadcasts a received television or communication radio carrier frequency for reception by the general public. (immunology) The dose of an immunizing agent given to stimulate the effects of a previous dose of the same agent. (mechanical engineering) A compressor that is used as the first stage in a cascade refrigerating system. (ordnance) An assembly of metal parts and explosive charge provided to augment the explosive component of a fuse, to cause detonation of the main explosive charge of the munition.
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31, 2002 resulting from a gas leak caused the destruction of the field's 280,000 b/d GC 15 and 204 MCF/d gas booster station (BS) 130. 3m) to upgrade and install air-assisted flare stacks at GS 17, 27, 28, as well as at gas booster station 170. The plan calls for two pump stations, one booster station, eight holding tanks and about 55 miles of purple distribution pipeline - the distinct color is a state mandate to distinguish the pipes from drinking water lines, Cotton said. |
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