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accelerant
[ak-sel-er-uhnt]
noun
something that speeds up a process.
Chemistry.accelerator.
a substance that accelerates the spread of fire or makes a fire more intense.
Arson was suspected when police found accelerants at the scene of the fire.
accelerant
/ æˈɛəəԳ /
noun
chem another name for accelerator
accelerant
A substance, such as a petroleum distillate, that is used as a catalyst, as in spreading an intentionally set fire.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of accelerant1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of accelerant1
Example Sentences
The samples were rejected as they needed to be airtight so they could retain vapour from any potential accelerant used, he added.
Ring doorbell footage from the property shows a man pouring an accelerant onto the front door and porch before setting it alight and running off.
A man reportedly poured a form of accelerant onto the front porch and door before setting it alight and making off on foot.
"In retaliation, communities across Upper Nile are being subjected to persistent aerial bombardment using devices, barrel bombs, allegedly containing a highly flammable liquid that acts as an accelerant on explosion," Mr Haysom said.
The suspects exited the vehicle and threw an unknown accelerant onto Buchanan and his SUV, according to authorities.
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