extenders
Things that prolong
Extenders are substances added to stretch or bulk up a primary material.
Paint extenders increase volume without adding pigment.
Food extenders like breadcrumbs or soy protein make meat go further: The cafeteria uses extenders in their hamburgers.
In computing, extenders are devices or software that expand functionality or range—a Wi-Fi extender boosts signal coverage.
Installable software modules
- add-onsOptional extra features
- modulesSelf-contained system components
- widgetsUnspecified manufactured items
- toolbarsInterface button arrays
scripts · patches · integrations · APIs · libraries · utilities · enhancements
Liquids reducing paint viscosity
- solventsLiquids that dissolve substances
- diluentsSubstances that reduce concentration
- mediumsThose who contact spirits
- additivesSubstances included for enhancement
fillers · oils · driers · modifiers · bases · vehicles · binders · retarders
Attachable false hair sections
- weavesInterlaces threads into cloth
- wigsArtificial head coverings
- tracksMarks showing passage
- bondsTies that unite
tape-ins · fusion · keratin · ponytails · braids · integration · hairpieces · volumizers
Bulk-adding substances
- breadcrumbsDried, crushed loaf pieces
- oatsCereal grain for porridge
- riceStaple cereal grain
- beansEdible pod seeds
TVP · lentils · starches · pasta · potatoes · flour · cornstarch · bulgur
Synthetic quick-dry paints
- gelsSets or coagulates
- overlaysCovers by placing above
- falsiesCosmetic enhancers, worn
- primersPreparatory coatings or introductions
bases · plumpers · volumizers · fillers
Dental alignment devices
- strutsWalks with swagger
- joistsHorizontal building beams
- beamsRays or supports
- scaffoldsTemporary elevated work platforms
supports · buttresses · girders · trusses · cantilevers · outriggers · brackets · reinforcements
plugins
Installable software modules
- add-onsOptional extra features
- modulesSelf-contained system components
- widgetsUnspecified manufactured items
toolbars · scripts · patches · integrations · APIs · libraries · utilities · enhancements
thinners
Liquids reducing paint viscosity
- solventsLiquids that dissolve substances
- diluentsSubstances that reduce concentration
- mediumsThose who contact spirits
additives · fillers · oils · driers · modifiers · bases · vehicles · binders · retarders
clip-ins
Attachable false hair sections
bonds · tape-ins · fusion · keratin · ponytails · braids · integration · hairpieces · volumizers · fillers
fillers
Bulk-adding substances
- breadcrumbsDried, crushed loaf pieces
- oatsCereal grain for porridge
- riceStaple cereal grain
beans · TVP · lentils · starches · pasta · potatoes · flour · cornstarch · bulgur · barley
acrylics
Synthetic quick-dry paints
primers · bases · plumpers · volumizers · fillers
braces
Dental alignment devices
scaffolds · supports · buttresses · girders · trusses · cantilevers · outriggers · brackets · reinforcements · shoring
- tech equipmentcomputers, laptops, desktops, monitors, keyboards
- networkingrouter, routers, LAN, WAN, switches
- adulterantsmelamine, borax, chalk, sawdust, filler
- paintingoil painting, watercolor, acrylic paint, oils, oil paints
- add-onsadd-on, add-ons, add-ins, extras, upgrade
- food adulterationdilution, watering down, cutting, tampering, doctoring
extendersshorteners
Things that decrease length
reducers · compressors · contractors · retractors · concentrators
- extended familyRelatives beyond parents, siblings
- extended familiesRelatives beyond parents and siblings
- extended warrantyPurchased additional coverage period
- extended leave
- extended playMedium-length music release
- extended householdsKin beyond nuclear unit