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Accelerator

A-KSEH-lur-ay-tur

/æˈksɛlɜːrˌeɪtɜːr/

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accelerator

Dictionary meaning

A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine.

Synonyms: throttle, throttle valve

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