accelerant [noun]

Definition of accelerant:

A substance that accelerates the development of a fire; especially some petroleum product used to spread an act of arson

Synonyms of accelerant:

● Accelerator

● Accelerating

● Gas pedal

● Accelerates

● Hammer down

● Fumes

● Speeding up

● Throttle

● Refueling


Opposite/Antonyms of accelerant:

● Retarder

● Bottleneck

● Inhibitor

● Limiter

● Retardant


Sentence/Example of accelerant:

There was forensic evidence which indicated that the accelerant used to set the fire was white spirit.