promoter

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who promotes, particularly with respect to entertainment events or goods.
  • (genetics) The section of DNA that controls the initiation of RNA transcription as a product of a gene.
  • An accelerator of catalysis that is not itself a catalyst.

Etymology

Suffix from English promote (advance in rank status).

Origin

English

promote

Gloss

advance in rank status

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