accelerator

noun

1. One who, or that which, accelerates.
2. A device for causing acceleration.
3. A substance which speeds up chemical reactions.
4. A pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate when it is pressed.
5. A chemical that reduces development time.
6. A device that accelerates charged subatomic particles; a particle accelerator.
7. A muscle or nerve that speeds the performance of an action.
8. An accelerator key.
9. A computer component using dedicated hardware to accelerate the processing and display of graphics.
10. A light van to take mails between a post office and a railway station.
11. A mentoring program for startup companies.