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accelerator
noun ac·cel·er·a·tor \ik-ˈse-lə-ˌrā-tər, ak-\
: a pedal in a vehicle that is pressed down to make the vehicle go faster
: a machine that causes charged particles (such as electrons and protons) to move at extremely high speeds
Full Definition of ACCELERATOR
: one that accelerates: as a : a muscle or nerve that speeds the performance of an action b : a device (as a pedal) for controlling the speed of a motor vehicle engine c : a substance that speeds a chemical reaction d : an apparatus for imparting high velocities to charged particles (as electrons) e : an item of computer hardware that increases the speed at which a program or function operates <a graphics accelerator>
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First Known Use of ACCELERATOR
1552
Rhymes with ACCELERATOR
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ACCELERATOR Defined for Kids
accelerator
noun ac·cel·er·a·tor \ak-ˈse-lə-ˌrā-tər\
Definition of ACCELERATOR for Kids
: a pedal in an automobile for controlling the speed of the motor
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accelerator
noun ac·cel·er·a·tor \ik-ˈsel-ə-ˌrāt-ər, ak-\
Medical Definition of ACCELERATOR
: one that accelerates: as a : a muscle or nerve that speeds the performance of an action <a cardiac accelerator> b : a substance that speeds a chemical reaction c : an apparatus for imparting high velocities to charged particles (as electrons)
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