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accelerator
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noun (n)

  • a pedal that controls the throttle valve(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected(noun.substance)
    Synonym:
    catalyst
    Antonym:
    anticatalyst
    source: wordnet30
  • a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • One who, or that which, accelerates. Also as an adj.; as, accelerator nerves.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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