accelerant in German
accelerant in German is Beschleuniger, Brandbeschleuniger — accelerant means a substance, especially a flammable one, used to speed up a fire or chemical reaction.
accelerant in German
Beschleuniger
(chemistry) Any substance that can bond or mix with, or disturb, another substance and cause an increase in the speed of a natural or artificial chemical process.
Brandbeschleuniger
In the context of fire protection, a substance that accelerates the development of a fire, especially some hydrocarbon-based fuel used to spread a fire caused by arson.
What does "accelerant" mean?
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noun A substance, especially a flammable one, used to speed up a fire or chemical reaction.
"Investigators found traces of an accelerant at the scene of the fire."
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noun Anything that speeds up a process, used more broadly.
"Cheap credit acted as an accelerant for the housing boom."
accelerant in a sentence
- Investigators found traces of an accelerant at the scene of the fire.
- Cheap credit acted as an accelerant for the housing boom.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "accelerant" in German?
"accelerant" in German is Beschleuniger, Brandbeschleuniger. accelerant means: A substance, especially a flammable one, used to speed up a fire or chemical reaction.
How do you use "accelerant" in a sentence?
Example: "Investigators found traces of an accelerant at the scene of the fire." In German, "accelerant" is Beschleuniger, Brandbeschleuniger.
Are there other ways to say "accelerant" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "accelerant": Beschleuniger, Brandbeschleuniger.
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