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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

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booster [′büs·tər]

(aerospace engineering)

booster engine booster rocket launch vehicle

(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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Booster - A data-parallel language. "The Booster Language", E. Paalvast, TR PL 89-ITI-B-18, Inst voor Toegepaste Informatica TNO, Delft, 1989.