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extender See Media Center Extender, bus extender and DOS extender.extender [ik′sten·dər] (chemistry) A material used to dilute or extend or change the properties of resins, ceramics, paints, rubber, and so on. (electricity) A male or female receptacle connected by a short cable to make a test point more conveniently accessible to a test probe. extender 1. A white, inert mineral pigment of low opacity; used in paints to provide bulk, texture, or a lower gloss or to reduce paint cost. Common extenders are calcium carbonate, silica, diatomaceous earth, talc, and clay. 2. A substance added to synthetic resin adhesives to increase volume and reduce cost without affecting quality. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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