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ACCELERANT

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Accelerant.

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Accelerant - as a noun

Any substance that can bond, mix, or disturb another substance and cause an increase in the speed of a natural or artificial chemical process.

A substance that accelerates the development of a fire; especially some petroleum product used to spread an act of arson

A substance used to catalyze the vulcanization of rubber

(metaphoric) something that speeds up a process or speeds up the uptake of something.

Example Sentences

"Investigators found traces of accelerant at the scene of the fire."
"The fire spread quickly due to the presence of accelerant."
"Arsonists often use accelerants to start fires."
"The detectives determined that gasoline was the accelerant used in the arson attack."
"Forensic experts analyzed the accelerant samples collected from the crime scene."
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Word Game Points

Is ACCELERANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, accelerant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACCELERANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ACCELERANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, accelerant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACCELERANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is ACCELERANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, accelerant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACCELERANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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