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acceleration mechanism

[/ækˌselərˈeɪʃən ˈmɛkənɪzəm/]
nounpl: acceleration mechanisms
mecanismo de aceleração
1. A system or process that increases the rate or speed of something
The new acceleration mechanism improved production speed by 40%.
O novo mecanismo de aceleração melhorou a velocidade de produção em 40%.
2. In physics or mechanics: a device or process that causes an increase in velocity or rate of change
The particle accelerator uses an electromagnetic acceleration mechanism.
O acelerador de partículas usa um mecanismo de aceleração eletromagnético.
3. In business or policy: a procedure designed to expedite processes or outcomes
The government introduced an acceleration mechanism for project approvals.
O governo introduziu um mecanismo de aceleração para aprovações de projetos.
Synonyms
accelerating devicespeed-up mechanismexpediting processcatalyst
Antonyms
deceleration mechanismbrakeretardant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mecanismo de aceleração
standard technical term used in Brazil
São Paulo
mecanismo de aceleração
common in industrial and business contexts
Portugal
mecanismo de aceleração
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

put the pedal to the metal
speed up the process
kick into high gear
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