Accelerator (Noun)
Meaning 1
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
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Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 2
A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The gas pedal was connected to the accelerator, controlling the speed of the car.
- To make the car go faster, the driver had to press the accelerator pedal down further.
- The mechanic adjusted the accelerator to solve the problem of inconsistent engine performance.
- When the driver took his foot off the accelerator, the car started to slow down and eventually came to a stop.
- The driver used the brake and accelerator to navigate the winding mountain road.
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Meaning 3
A scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
A pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.