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accelerator

UK
/əkˈsɛləreɪtə/
US
/əkˈsɛləˌreɪtər/
acceleratornoun
accelerators
pl
UK
/əkˈsɛləreɪtə/
US
/əkˈsɛləˌreɪtər/
Translations
accélérateurDans le sens de pédale ou dispositif qui augmente la vitesse.
She pressed the accelerator to increase the car's speed.
Elle a appuyé sur l'accélérateur pour augmenter la vitesse de la voiture.
accélérateurEn physique, appareil qui accélère des particules.
The physicists used a particle accelerator to conduct their experiments.
Les physiciens ont utilisé un accélérateur de particules pour mener leurs expériences.
Additional translations
raccourciInformatique : raccourci clavier.
accélérateurInformatique : composant matériel dédié à l’accélération des calculs ou du rendu.
accélérateurProgramme ou structure d’accompagnement pour start-up.
catalyseurChimie : substance qui accélère une réaction.
Definitions
A device, typically a pedal, that controls the speed of a vehicle's engine.
She pressed the accelerator to increase the car's speed.
A machine used in scientific research to increase the speed of particles.
The physicists used a particle accelerator to conduct their experiments.
A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction.
The chemist added an accelerator to the mixture to hasten the reaction.
A program or organization that supports the growth of startups by providing resources and mentorship.
The startup joined an accelerator to gain access to funding and expert advice.
A hardware component designed to increase the speed of computer operations, especially graphics or machine-learning tasks.
The new graphics card features a built-in accelerator for rendering high-resolution images.
A keyboard shortcut or combination of keys that activates a command in a software application.
Pressing Ctrl+C is a common accelerator for copying selected text.
Synonyms
gas pedal
accelerating agent
speed control
throttle
accelerator pedal
acceleratoradjective
more accelerator
Comp.
most accelerator
Super.
UK
/əkˈsɛl.ə.reɪ.tə/
US
/əkˈsɛl.əˌreɪ.tɚ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., accelerator pedal) to denote something that accelerates.
Translations
accélérateurEmploi attributif.
The accelerator effect increased demand.
L'effet accélérateur a augmenté la demande.
Definitions
Designed to accelerate or capable of accelerating another process or device (attributive use).
The accelerator pedal was stuck, causing the engine to rev uncontrollably.
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