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accelerant

/ækˈsɛlərənt/ noun · British & US
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What does accelerant mean?

noun

A substance that accelerates or hastens a chemical reaction, especially one that is used to start a fire.

Example

"The accelerant used in the arson attack was highly flammable and spread quickly."

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