- In linguistics, an
intensifier (abbreviated INT) is a
lexical category (but not a
traditional part of speech) for a
modifier that
makes no contribution...
- An
image intensifier or
image intensifier tube is a
vacuum tube
device for
increasing the
intensity of
available light in an
optical system to
allow use...
- An X-ray
image intensifier (XRII) is an
image intensifier that
converts X-rays into
visible light at
higher intensity than the more
traditional fluorescent...
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literal sense or manner" or an
intensifier which strengthens the ****ociated statement. It has been used as an
intensifier in
English for
several centuries...
- An
intensive pronoun (or self-
intensifier) adds
emphasis to a statement; for example, "I did it myself."
While English intensive pronouns (e.g., myself...
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refers to the act of ****ual intercourse, but is also
commonly used as an
intensifier or to
convey disdain.
While its
origin is obscure, it is
usually considered...
- 1960s, but the word has
since become a
comparatively mild
expletive or
intensifier.[citation needed] In
American English, the word is used
almost exclusively...
- Third-generation
image intensifiers are able to be
installed and are
standard for
military night vision. Most
newer PVS-7
intensifier tubes are auto-gated...
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infrared spectrum. A
night vision device usually consists of an
image intensifier tube, a
protective housing, and an
optional mounting system. Many NVDs...
- However,
since the 1950s most
fluoroscopes have
included X-ray
image intensifiers and
cameras as well, to
improve the image's
visibility and make it available...
