accelerant
noun
ac·cel·er·ant
ik-ˈse-lə-rənt 
ak-
: a substance used to accelerate a process (such as the spreading of a fire)
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In America, justice for black people often requires an accelerant—your story alone is never enough—and the decision by one local lawyer to leak the graphic video was just that.
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Jason Parham, WIRED, 12 May 2020
At the very least, Apple will play a role as an accelerant for the trend toward AI and that may come in the form of products, partnerships, software and apps, and of course driving demand and sentiment from its massive user base.
—Daniel Newman, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
But performing well in such international events can clearly add some accelerant to the market for a player, and not just in terms of demand.
—Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
Grilling Don't use lighter fluid or an accelerant to light your grill.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 27 June 2024
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Jason Parham, WIRED, 12 May 2020
At the very least, Apple will play a role as an accelerant for the trend toward AI and that may come in the form of products, partnerships, software and apps, and of course driving demand and sentiment from its massive user base.
—Daniel Newman, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
But performing well in such international events can clearly add some accelerant to the market for a player, and not just in terms of demand.
—Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
Grilling Don't use lighter fluid or an accelerant to light your grill.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 27 June 2024
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“Accelerant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accelerant. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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