accelerator

• Substantiv, das ein Gerät oder eine Substanz bezeichnet, die Geschwindigkeit, Tempo oder Aktivität erhöht, z. B. das Gaspedal in einem Fahrzeug, ein Ventil zur Steuerung der Kraftstoffzufuhr, ein chemischer Katalysator oder ein wissenschaftliches Gerät zur Erhöhung der kinetischen Energie geladener Teilchen.

A noun referring to a device or substance that increases speed, rate, or activity, such as a pedal in a vehicle, a valve controlling fuel supply, a chemical catalyst, or a scientific instrument that boosts the kinetic energy of charged particles.

1. Vehicle pedalA2formal

   A foot-operated pedal in a vehicle that controls the throttle valve, regulating the engine's speed.

   Gaspedal

   • She pressed the accelerator to overtake the truck.
   • The car's accelerator stuck, causing a sudden surge in speed.
   • He eased off the accelerator as he approached the corner.

   Synonymegasgas pedalthrottle

2. Fuel regulation valveB2formal

   A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine, controlling its power output.

   Drosselklappe

   • The mechanic adjusted the accelerator to improve fuel efficiency.
   • A faulty accelerator can cause the engine to stall.
   • The accelerator controls the air-fuel mixture entering the engine.

   Synonymethrottlethrottle valve

3. Chemical catalystB2formalscientific

   A substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being consumed or permanently changed.

   Katalysator

   • Platinum is used as an accelerator in many chemical reactions.
   • The accelerator reduced the reaction time from hours to minutes.
   • Adding an accelerator to the mixture caused an immediate reaction.

   Synonymecatalyst

4. Particle acceleratorB2formalscientific

   A scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles, used in physics research.

   Teilchenbeschleuniger

   • The Large Hadron Collider is the world's largest particle accelerator.
   • Scientists use accelerators to study the fundamental particles of matter.
   • The accelerator fired protons at nearly the speed of light.

   Synonymeatom smasherparticle accelerator