Definition of "accelerator" []

• A device, especially the gas pedal of a motor vehicle, for increasing speed. (noun)
• Chemistry A substance that increases the speed of a reaction. (noun)
• Physics A particle accelerator. (noun)

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• "Here's a hint, the accelerator is the bigger peddle by ones right foot."
• "But part of what's helped him put his foot on the accelerator is the acquisition of CC Sabathia after he was traded to the Brewers."
• "There are non-obvious scenarios where you cannot tell whether your accelerator is sticking (such as the hill example)."