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acceleratorMain Entry: ac·cel·er·a·tor Pronunciation: \ik-ˈse-lə-ˌrā-tər, ak-\ Function: noun Date: 1552 : one that accelerates: as a : a muscle or nerve that speeds the performance of an action b : a device (as a pedal) for controlling the speed of a motor vehicle engine c : a substance that speeds a chemical reaction d : an apparatus for imparting high velocities to charged particles (as electrons) e : an item of computer hardware that increases the speed at which a program or function operates <a graphics accelerator>
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