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accelerant

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ac·cel·er·ant  (k-slr-nt)
n.
A substance, such as a petroleum distillate, that is used as a catalyst, as in spreading an intentionally set fire.

accelerant  (k-slr-nt)
A substance, such as a petroleum distillate, that is used as a catalyst, as in spreading an intentionally set fire.


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