accelerator

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noun a machine which changes the velocity of an object and so increases its kinetic energy
noun a substance which changes the speed at which a chemical reaction takes place

noun a chemical agent which makes a reaction happen more quickly, for instance in plastics production an additive which promotes the hardening process of resins.
noun a pedal which controls the opening of the throttle

An additive that, when added to paint, concrete, mortar, or grout mix, speeds the rate of hydration and thereby causes it to set or harden sooner.

A device which causes the acceleration of something.
In computers, a hardware device which accelerates and/or enhances the performance of a system or subsystem.
A device, such as a linac or cyclotron, in which charged particles are greatly accelerated to achieve high energies. Also called particle accelerator, or high-energy particle accelerator.
synonymaccelerating electrode
In an electron tube, such as a klystron or CRT, the electrode to which a high positive voltage is applied, which accelerates the electrons in the beam. Also called accelerating anode, or accelerator (2).

noun the theory that a change in demand for consumer goods will result in a greater change in demand for the capital goods used in their production

noun a chemical such as borax, used to make photographic film develop more rapidly

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