Definitions for Accelerator
ækˈsɛl əˌreɪ tərac·cel·er·a·tor

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, gas, throttle, gunnoun

   a pedal that controls the throttle valve

   "he stepped on the gas"

2. accelerator, throttle, throttle valvenoun

   a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine

3. catalyst, acceleratornoun

   (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected

4. accelerator, particle accelerator, atom smashernoun

   a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. acceleratornoun

   One who, or that which, accelerates.

2. acceleratornoun

   A device for causing acceleration.

3. acceleratornoun

   A substance which speeds up chemical reactions.

4. acceleratornoun

   An accelerator pedal.

5. acceleratornoun

   A chemical that reduces development time.

6. acceleratornoun

   A device that accelerates charged subatomic particles.

7. acceleratornoun

   A muscle or nerve that speed the performance of an action.

8. Etymology: * First attested in 1611.

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1. accelerator

   An accelerator is a device, mechanism or a substance that increases the speed or rate of a process, activity or reaction. In physics, an accelerator is a machine that propels charged particles, such as protons or electrons, at high speeds, often for use in scientific research. In technology, an accelerator could refer to a startup accelerator, a program that helps new companies grow through mentorship and funding. In the automotive world, an accelerator is the pedal in a vehicle that regulates the speed of its engine. In chemistry, an accelerator is a substance that increases the speed of a chemical reaction.

2. accelerator

   An accelerator is a device, machine, or substance that increases the speed or rate at which a process or activity occurs. In the context of physics, an accelerator usually refers to a machine that propels charged particles, such as protons or electrons, to high speeds. In technology and business, it can refer to a program designed to expedite the growth of start-ups through various resources and services.

3. accelerator

   An accelerator is a device or tool that increases the speed or rate of a process or activity. This term is widely used in various contexts such as physics, where a particle accelerator is a device that propels charged particles to high speeds, or in technology, where a hardware accelerator is a tool designed to enhance the performance of certain software functions. Additionally, in the context of startups and business, an accelerator is a program that supports and speeds up the growth of new companies through mentorship, education and finance.

4. accelerator

   An accelerator is a device, machine, system, or tool that increases the speed or efficiency of a process, operation, or progress. This term is extensively used in various fields, including physics, where a particle accelerator speeds up charged particles, or in business, where a startup accelerator helps new companies grow and succeed faster. In computing, it refers to a hardware device that enhances the performance of a computer system.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acceleratornoun

   one who, or that which, accelerates. Also as an adj.; as, accelerator nerves

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1. Accelerator

   Accelerator is the debut album by British electronica group The Future Sound of London. It is widely regarded as their most "club oriented" album in that almost all the tracks have a sonic, dance friendly vibe and it does not contain much of their later, more off-beat, complex, ambient techniques.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. accelerator

   A cannon in which several charges are successively fired to give an increasing velocity to the projectile while moving in the bore. See Multi-charge Gun.

Matched Categories

1. • Activator
   • Chemistry
   • Scientific Instrument

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for Accelerator »

1. retrocaecal

How to pronounce Accelerator?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Accelerator in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Accelerator in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Accelerator in a Sentence

1. Ian Poulter:

   I didn't even realize that I had a three-shot lead at that stage but I was in cruise control, shall we say, not making bad swings, i was in position a lot. As I said, you take your foot off the accelerator for one second, all of a sudden you find yourself completely out of position making an easy double bogey.

2. Raghuram Rajan:

   With many central banks with their foots firmly pressed on the accelerator, the variety of new aggressive monetary policies, it's not clear that we've really benefited tremendously, to some extent we may have reduced the room for other policies or reduced the incentives for other policies. We're not quite sure what the fundamental value of any asset is.

3. Stew Mathews:

   The guy jams the keys in the ignition, turns the car on, jams it (into) drive and mashes the accelerator. He wasn't slowly pulling away. (Tensing) feared for his life. He thought he was going to be sucked under the car that was pulling away from him. He thought he was going to get sucked under and killed.

4. Steve Sordello:

   While initial demand was solid, Lead Accelerator required more resources than anticipated to scale.

5. Steve Pruett:

   We're going to ease back into the activity, not stomp on the accelerator, we've all sobered up.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Accelerator
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Accelerator
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Accelerator
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Accelerator
6. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Accelerator