Defenition of the word accelerator
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Defenition of the word accelerator
- A substance which speeds up chemical reactions.
- The mechanism by which an engine's power is increased or decreased.
- A device that uses electric fields to propel electrically charged particles to high speeds.
- Pedal which increases the speed of a vehicle when pushed.
- a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
- increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
- a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
- (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
- a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
- a pedal that controls the throttle valve
Synonyms for the word accelerator
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- accelerator pedal
- atom smasher
- catalyst
- gas
- gas pedal
- gun
- particle accelerator
- throttle
- throttle valve
Meronymys for the word accelerator
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- aeroplane
- airplane
- auto
- automobile
- car
- fuel system
- machine
- motorcar
- plane
- storage ring
Hyponyms for the word accelerator
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- betatron
- biocatalyst
- charge-exchange accelerator
- Cockcroft and Walton accelerator
- Cockcroft and Walton voltage multiplier
- Cockcroft-Walton accelerator
- Cockcroft-Walton voltage multiplier
- collider
- cyclotron
- enzyme
- induction accelerator
- linac
- linear accelerator
- platinum black
Hypernyms for the word accelerator
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- activator
- device
- foot lever
- foot pedal
- pedal
- scientific instrument
- substance
- treadle
- valve
Antonyms for the word accelerator
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- anticatalyst
- brake
- decelerator
- inhibitor
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