accelerator

English

/æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • One who, or that which, accelerates.
  • A device for causing acceleration.
  • (chemistry) A substance which speeds up chemical reactions.
  • (vehicle) A pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate when it is pressed.
  • (photography) A chemical that reduces development time.
  • (physics) A device that accelerates charged subatomic particles.
  • (physiology) A muscle or nerve that speed the performance of an action.
  • (computing) An accelerator key.
  • (historical) A light van to take mails between a post office and a railway station.

Etymology

Suffix from English accelerate.

Origin

English

accelerate

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