1. accelerant - Noun
2. accelerant - Adjective
(chemistry) Any substance that can bond or mix with, or disturb, another substance and cause an increase in the speed of a natural or artificial chemical process.
In the context of fire protection, a substance that accelerates the development of a fire, especially some hydrocarbon-based fuel used to spread a fire caused by arson.
A substance used to catalyze the vulcanization of rubber.
(figuratively) Something that speeds up a process or the uptake of something else.
accelerant (comparative more accelerant, superlative most accelerant)
Causing acceleration or speeding up; accelerating.
All right, the pendulum isn't working. Sometimes you need an accelerant to help it.” – Death "Like gasoline?” – Nick "Yes, Nick. We're going to set the book and your pendulum on fire and then use them 'cause we're just that intelligent.” – Death. Sherrilyn Kenyon
Despite the relatively small numerical appeal of ISIS within the context of the number of Muslims worldwide, its impact has been tremendous when coupled with that toxic accelerant which is social media. Source: Internet
Burning the cane has also been discussed, but Hooper-Bui points out that since roseau does not burn easily, that would require an accelerant of some sort, which is a violation of the Clean Water Act. Source: Internet
However, the showroom had an assortment of beans stocked on shelves and investigators were yet to determine what accelerant was used to set the fire. Source: Internet
Segin reportedly did not actually start a fire, but was about to when police spotted her dousing a flag with an accelerant identified as paint thinner. Source: Internet
Unknown what the accelerant was at this time but it was lit by an accelerant by an unknown individual,” said Bossence. Source: Internet