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accelerating device

[/əkˈseləreɪtɪŋ dɪˈvaɪs/]
nounpl: accelerating devices
dispositivo acelerador
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.
Synonyms
acceleratorthrottlespeed-up mechanismbooster
Antonyms
brakedeceleratorretarder

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dispositivo acelerador
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
acelerador
Shortened form commonly used in technical contexts
Portugal
dispositivo acelerador
Standard Portuguese usage, formal technical term
General Brazilian
pedal do acelerador
When referring to vehicle throttle specifically

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the accelerator
put the pedal to the metal
step on it
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