potentiate

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To render active or potent.

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An optimal sexual encounter is the paradigm of productive play. The participants potentiate each other's pleasures, nobody keeps score, and everybody wins. The more you give, the more you get. Bob Black

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It argues that resource extraction is already a source of conflict on several levels in the county and could, together with other factors, potentiate armed conflict or crime and violence on a larger scale. Source: Internet

ROS increases uncoupling proteins (UCPs) and potentiate proton leakage through the adenine nucleotide translocator (ANT), the combination of which uncouples the mitochondria. Source: Internet

It may also potentiate the CNS depressant effects of alcohol. Source: Internet

Nonselective beta blockers may potentiate insulin-induced hypoglycemia and delay recovery of serum glucose levels. Source: Internet

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