ClimateJuly 16, 2026

accelerant

/əkˈsɛlərənt/

Definition

A substance or factor that increases the speed or intensity of a process or reaction.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'accelerare' (to hasten), the word entered English in the late 19th century. It describes something that acts to quicken the pace of a development or change.

In the news

The article describes geopolitical instability and policy frameworks as accelerants that have sped up the global transition toward clean energy. These external pressures force nations and companies to adopt sustainable technologies faster than they otherwise would.

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