Accelerator

Noun
Often used adjectivally


 * 1) One who, or that which, accelerates.
 * 2) A device for causing acceleration.
 * 3) A substance which speeds up chemical reactions.
 * 4) An accelerator pedal.

Synonyms

 * gas pedal (American for accelator pedal)

Derived terms

 * accelerator pedal, (automotive): a pedal used to control a vehicle's speed
 * accelerator nerves, (physiology): nerves that speed up a bodily function
 * accelerator card, (computers): a device that speeds up computer processing
 * accelerator key, (computers): a key which a user can press to activate the menu or menu item
 * particle accelerator

Thesaurus
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