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accelerant
/əkˈselərənt/
noun
akcelerant
Also
substancja przyspieszająca(f)
Definition
A substance used to start or speed up the spread of a fire, or to increase the rate of a chemical reaction.
Examples
Investigators found traces of an accelerant at the arson scene.
Śledczy znaleźli ślady akcelerantu na miejscu podpalenia.
Gasoline is a common accelerant in many fires.
Benzyna jest często używanym akcelerantem w wielu pożarach.
Collocations
fire accelerantchemical acceleranttraces of accelerant
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