Definitions for accelerator

Definitions for (noun) accelerator

Main entry: accelerator, throttle, throttle valve

Definition: a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine


Main entry: accelerator, atom smasher, particle accelerator

Definition: a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles


Main entry: accelerator, accelerator pedal, throttle, gas, gas pedal, gun

Definition: a pedal that controls the throttle valve

Usage: he stepped on the gas


Main entry: accelerator, catalyst

Definition: (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected


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