noun
- a substance used to speed up or intensify a fire
Usage: often used in forensic contexts
Examples
- The arson investigator found traces of accelerant at the scene.
- Gasoline is a common accelerant used in intentional fires.
- The fire spread quickly due to the presence of an accelerant.
- Police suspected arson when they detected accelerant residue.
- The forensic team tested for accelerants in the burned building.
- Lighter fluid can act as an accelerant for barbecue fires.