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Accelerators

Verb / æˈkselɜ:ˌeɪtɜ:z / Another word for accelerators — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Accelerators are devices or substances that increase the speed or rate of something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The accelerator helped the car go faster.
  2. The coffee was an accelerator and helped me wake up.
  3. The accelerator pedal controls the speed of the car.
  4. The factory installed new accelerators to speed up production.
  5. The coach used the loss as an accelerator for the team to work harder.

Quotes

  • The accelerator is a modern facility for investigating the most basic problems of science. - Simon van der Meer
  • The accelerator was a new thing to me. I had never been around it before. - John Monks
  • The accelerator is just a tool, a very powerful tool. - Kenneth G. Wilson

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