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Accelerants

Definition

Accelerants, in a general sense, refer to substances or agents that increase the speed or rate of a process, reaction, or combustion.

Senses

  1. Noun:

    In its noun form, accelerants can specifically refer to substances used to increase the speed of a chemical reaction or the flammability of a combustible material.

    Example sentence: The arson investigators found traces of accelerants at the scene, suggesting that the fire was deliberately set.

  2. Adjective:

    As an adjective, accelerants describe things that have the capability to accelerate or quicken a process.

    Example sentence: The new gasoline additive promises improved fuel efficiency due to its accelerants properties.

  3. Plural noun:

    When used in the plural form, accelerants generally refer to a variety of substances or agents with the ability to speed up a reaction or process.

    Example sentence: Scientists conduct experiments to discover novel accelerants for various industrial applications.

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