Accelerant

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Synonyms of accelerant

Antonyms of accelerant

Collocations of accelerant

flammable accelerant
Frequency: 70 %

The arsonist used a flammable accelerant to start the fire.

chemical accelerant
Frequency: 60 %

The investigators found traces of a chemical accelerant at the crime scene.

explosive accelerant
Frequency: 50 %

The bomb squad determined that the accelerant used in the explosion was highly explosive.

liquid accelerant
Frequency: 45 %

The liquid accelerant quickly spread the flames throughout the building.

volatile accelerant
Frequency: 40 %

The volatile accelerant made the fire difficult to control.

Idiomatic Expressions for accelerant

  • Phrase: adding fuel to the fire
    Meaning: to make a bad situation worse
    Usage: By spreading rumors about her coworker, she was just adding fuel to the fire.