Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Causing to increase; specifically, noting the nerves stimulation of which causes an increase in force and size of the cardiac contractions.
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Examples
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Brahman, He that is the augmentor of penances; He that is conversant with
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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This Lorde (whom Bandello the aucthour of this history affirmeth to be Signor de la Rocca Soarda, but the translatour and augmentor of the same in French called Francois de Belle Forest, leaueth out his name, for good respect as he alleageth) kept a great Court and liberal household, and singularlie delighted (after the maner of the French nobilitie) in huntinge and hawking.
The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 1 William Painter
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GE - Aviation, with responsibility for 60 percent of the F136 program, is developing the core compressor and coupled high-pressure/low-pressure turbine system components, controls and accessories, and the augmentor.
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Another new test engine (Engine 007) began testing at GE's test facility in July, and is undergoing performance operability qualification tests, including additional controls, augmentor and fan testing.
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GE - Aviation, with responsibility for 60 percent of the F136 program, is developing the core compressor and coupled high-pressure/low-pressure turbine system components, controls and accessories, and the augmentor.
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Reaching maximum augmented thrust and demonstrating consistent, successful light-offs and operability of the augmentor.
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GE - Aviation, with responsibility for 60 percent of the F136 program, is developing the core compressor and coupled high-pressure/low-pressure turbine system components, controls and accessories, and the augmentor.
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Reaching maximum augmented thrust and demonstrating consistent, successful light-offs and operability of the augmentor.
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GE - Aviation, with responsibility for 60 percent of the F136 program, is developing the core compressor and coupled high-pressure/low-pressure turbine system components, controls and accessories, and the augmentor.
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Another new test engine (Engine 007) began testing at GE's test facility in July, and is undergoing performance operability qualification tests, including additional controls, augmentor and fan testing.
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