accelerant

[US]/ækˈselərənt/
[UK]/əkˈsɛlərənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a substance that helps a chemical reaction to happen more quickly
adj.making something happen more quickly

Phrases & Collocations

accelerant for growth

fire accelerant

chemical accelerant

accelerant spray

determine accelerant type

accelerant investigation

illegal accelerant possession

accelerants for arson

Example Sentences

the fire accelerant quickly spread the flames.

investigators are looking for evidence of an accelerant being used in the arson.

gasoline is a common accelerant used in fires.

the presence of an accelerant suggests the fire was deliberately set.

he poured accelerant on the dry grass, setting it ablaze.

the police suspect an accelerant was used in the warehouse fire.

an accelerant can significantly increase the intensity of a fire.

firefighters use specialized equipment to detect accelerants at crime scenes.

the evidence of an accelerant was crucial in convicting the arsonist.

using an accelerant to start a fire is illegal and dangerous.

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