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Accelerator

nounid 7140·updated May 18, 2026
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(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected

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synonym
atom smashercatalystgunparticle acceleratorthrottlethrottle valve
plural
Accelerators
possessive
Accelerator's
pluralpossessive
Accelerators'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary4 sensesview framework →
§1
a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
§2
a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
§3
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
§4
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected

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