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accelerant

[ak-sel-er-uhnt]

noun

  1. something that speeds up a process.

  2. Chemistry.accelerator.

  3. 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

  1. chem another name for accelerator

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

accelerant

  1. A substance, such as a petroleum distillate, that is used as a catalyst, as in spreading an intentionally set fire.

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of accelerant1

1915–20; < Latin accelerant- (stem of Բ ) hastening (present participle of ). See accelerate
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of accelerant1

C20: from Latin from Բ, present participle of to go faster
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Example Sentences

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The samples were rejected as they needed to be airtight so they could retain vapour from any potential accelerant used, he added.

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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.

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A man reportedly poured a form of accelerant onto the front porch and door before setting it alight and making off on foot.

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"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.

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The suspects exited the vehicle and threw an unknown accelerant onto Buchanan and his SUV, according to authorities.

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