noun
- a person or thing that fortifies or strengthens something
- a substance added to food or drink to increase its nutritional value
Usage: often used in nutrition and food science contexts
Examples
- Vitamin D is an important fortifier added to milk.
- The castle's thick walls served as a fortifier against enemy attacks.
- Iron is a common fortifier in breakfast cereals.
- Education acts as a fortifier of democratic values.
- The new defensive strategy proved to be an effective fortifier of the team's weak spots.