1. A mechanical, electrical, or electronic apparatus designed to increase the speed or velocity of something
The accelerating device in the car's engine increases fuel injection to boost performance.
O dispositivo acelerador do motor do carro aumenta a injeção de combustível para melhorar o desempenho.
2. In physics, equipment used to accelerate particles to high speeds for research purposes
Scientists used an accelerating device to propel electrons through the laboratory experiment.
Os cientistas usaram um dispositivo acelerador para propelir elétrons através do experimento de laboratório.