acceleratornoun [ C ]
uk/əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tər/us/əkˈsel.ɚ.eɪ.t̬ɚ/the pedal (= a part that you push with your foot) in a vehicle that makes it go faster
specialized physics in physics, a machine that makes particles (= small pieces of matter) move very fast
specialized business a company or plan that helps new companies or organizations to grow quickly and become successful:
Start-up accelerators have become increasingly popular elements of the regional growth infrastructure.
Accelerator programmes are a relatively new way of supporting start-ups.
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The interior of vehicles
- back seat
- brake
- dashboard
- defogger
- defroster
- dickey
- dimmer switch
- dip switch
- electrics
- footbrake
- gas pedal
- glove compartment
- hooter
- horn
- parking brake
- safety belt
- speedometer
- steering wheel
- stick shift
- tachograph
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