accelerant
Translation
accelerant, fire starter, catalyst
Examples
Petrol was used as an accelerant.
Gasoline was used as an accelerant.
Praise can be an accelerant for learning.
Praise can be an accelerant for learning.
Grammar Patterns
an ((accelerant)) for sth. an accelerant for the fire
use sth. as an ((accelerant)) They used gasoline as an accelerant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: catalyst, stimulus
Etymology
From Latin 'accelerare' (to hasten). The '-ant' suffix indicates an agent.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'accelerator' pedal in a car, which makes it go faster. An accelerant makes a fire go faster.