n. [ Cf. F. multiplier. Cf. Multiplicator. ] 1. One who, or that which, multiplies or increases number. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Math.) The number by which another number (the multiplicand) is multiplied. See the Note under Multiplication. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Physics) An instrument for multiplying or increasing by repetition or accumulation the intensity of a force or action, as heat or electricity. It is particularly used to render such a force or action appreciable or measurable when feeble. See Thermomultiplier. [ 1913 Webster ]
[がけ, gake](suf, adj-no) (1) (after an article of clothing) -clad; (2) (uk) (after a -masu stem) in the midst of; (3) (after a number in the ichi, ni counting system) tenths; (4) (after a number in the hitotsu, futatsu counting system) times (i.e. multiplied by); (5) (after a number of people) able-to-seat (of a chair, etc.)#4502[Add to Longdo]