Meaning & Definition of Accelerator in English
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Accelerator
/æksɛləretər/
noun
1. A pedal that controls the throttle valve
- "He stepped on the gas"
synonym:
- accelerator,
- accelerator pedal,
- gas pedal,
- gas,
- throttle,
- gun
2. A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
synonym:
- accelerator,
- throttle,
- throttle valve
3. (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
synonym:
- catalyst,
- accelerator
4. A scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
synonym:
- accelerator,
- particle accelerator,
- atom smasher