accelerant

noun

ac·cel·er·ant ik-ˈse-lə-rənt

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: a substance used to accelerate a process (such as the spreading of a fire)

Examples of accelerant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Share [Findings] Arson dogs’ noses remain better than lab equipment at detecting certain accelerants. —

Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024 The removal of corrupt players from the government and the judiciary served as one of the accelerants of economic development that allowed New York to emerge as a modern global city. —

Ray Brescia / Made By History, TIME, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for accelerant

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