accelerator

IPA: æksˈɛɫɝeɪtɝ

One who, or that which, accelerates.
A device for causing acceleration.
(chemistry) A substance which speeds up chemical reactions.
(vehicles) A pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate when it is pressed.
(photography) A chemical that reduces development time.
(physics) A device that accelerates charged subatomic particles; a particle accelerator.
(physiology, medicine) A muscle or nerve that speeds the performance of an action.
(computing) An accelerator key.
(computing) A computer component using dedicated hardware to accelerate the processing and display of graphics.
(historical) A light van to take mails between a post office and a railway station.
(business) A mentoring program for startup companies.

Examples of "accelerator" in Sentences

The car's accelerator was stuck, causing it to speed uncontrollably down the highway
The company invested in a new accelerator program to help startups grow faster
The scientist used an accelerator to study the particles' behavior at high speeds
The entrepreneur pressed down hard on the accelerator to reach maximum velocity
The accelerator pedal was smooth and responsive, giving the driver a thrilling sense of power