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noun
1.
something that speeds up a process.
2.
Chemistry. accelerator (def. 5).
3.
a substance that accelerates the spread of fire or makes a fire more intense: Arson was suspected when police found accelerants at the scene of the fire.
Origin:
1915–20; < Latin accelerant- (stem of accelerāns) hastening (present participle of accelerāre). See accelerate
1915–20; < Latin accelerant- (stem of accelerāns) hastening (present participle of accelerāre). See accelerate
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Accelerant
is always a great word to know.
So is lye. Does it mean:
| a highly concentrated, aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide, or any solution resulting from leaching or percolation |
| a compound of high molecular weight made by adding many smaller molecules or by condensation smaller molecules with the elimination of water or alcohol |
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World English Dictionary
| accelerant (ækˈsɛlərənt) | |
| —n | |
| chem another name for accelerator | |
| [C20: from Latin from accelerāns, present participle of accelerāre to go faster] | |
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
accelerant ac·cel·er·ant (āk-sěl'ər-ənt)
n.
Accelerator.
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Science Dictionary
accelerant  (āk-sěl'ər-ənt) Pronunciation Key
A substance, such as a petroleum distillate, that is used as a catalyst, as in spreading an intentionally set fire. |
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