accelerant
noun
ac·cel·er·ant
ik-ˈse-lə-rənt 
ak-
: a substance used to accelerate a process (such as the spreading of a fire)
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Fauci’s pardon will only serve as an accelerant to pierce the veil of deception.
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Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Miller County Sheriff’s Department also found evidence that an accelerant was used to start the fire, according to the affidavit,
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—Chris Spargo, People.com, 27 June 2025
The accelerant was when Spacey came on board to play Vidal.
—Leila Jordan, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
Breakthrough gains emerge when people stop viewing AI as an accelerant for existing methods and start envisioning entirely new approaches to accomplish objectives.
—Drew Naukam, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Miller County Sheriff’s Department also found evidence that an accelerant was used to start the fire, according to the affidavit,
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 27 June 2025
The accelerant was when Spacey came on board to play Vidal.
—Leila Jordan, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
Breakthrough gains emerge when people stop viewing AI as an accelerant for existing methods and start envisioning entirely new approaches to accomplish objectives.
—Drew Naukam, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for accelerant
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“Accelerant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accelerant. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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