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Detailed Synonyms for accelerator in English

accelerator:

accelerator [the ~] nom

  1. the accelerator
    the accelerator
  2. the accelerator
    the accelerator; the throttle; the gas pedal
  3. the accelerator
    – a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine 1
    the throttle; the accelerator; the throttle valve
    – a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine 1
  4. the accelerator
    – a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles 1
    the accelerator; the atom smasher; the particle accelerator
    – a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles 1
  5. the accelerator
    – a pedal that controls the throttle valve 1
    the throttle; the gas; the gun; the accelerator; the gas pedal; the accelerator pedal
    – a pedal that controls the throttle valve 1
  6. the accelerator
    – (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected 1
    the catalyst; the accelerator
    – (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected 1
  7. the accelerator
    – In hardware, a device that speeds or enhances the operation of one or more subsystems, leading to improved program performance. 2
    the accelerator
    – In hardware, a device that speeds or enhances the operation of one or more subsystems, leading to improved program performance. 2

Related Words for "accelerator":

  • accelerators

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Related Definitions for "accelerator":

  1. a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine1
  2. a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles1
  3. a pedal that controls the throttle valve1
  4. (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected1
  5. In hardware, a device that speeds or enhances the operation of one or more subsystems, leading to improved program performance.2

Related Synonyms for accelerator