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accelerator
accelerator /əkˈsɛləˌreɪtər/
noun
-
(
)
A pedal that controls the throttle valve
(
accelerator pedal
, gas pedal
[ N. American] , gun
, accelerator
, gas
[ N. American] , throttle
)
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
He stepped on the gas
he stepped on the gas
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()
A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
(
throttle valve
, accelerator
, throttle
)
a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
You need to adjust the throttle to increase your speed
You need to adjust the throttle to increase your speed
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A scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
(
accelerator
, atom smasher
, particle accelerator
)
a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
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(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
(
accelerator
, catalyst
)
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
genus Baptisia
genus Baptisia /ˈdʒiːnəs bæpˈtiːziə/
noun
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Genus of North American plants with showy flowers and an inflated pod
(
Baptisia
, genus Baptisia
)
genus of North American plants with showy flowers and an inflated pod
push broom
push broom /pʊʃ brum/
noun
-
A wide broom that is pushed ahead of the sweeper
(
push broom
)
a wide broom that is pushed ahead of the sweeper
The janitor uses a push broom to efficiently clean the warehouse floor.
The janitor uses a push broom to efficiently clean the warehouse floor.
matelote
matelote /ˈmætəloʊt/
noun
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Highly seasoned soup or stew made of freshwater fishes (eel, carp, perch) with wine and stock
(
matelote
)
highly seasoned soup or stew made of freshwater fishes (eel, carp, perch) with wine and stock
For dinner, we had a flavorful matelote with fresh eel and wine.
For dinner, we had a flavorful matelote with fresh eel and wine.
