Term | accelerator |
Pronunciation | ak-SEL-uh-ray-tur |
Variations | activator |
See also | catalyst |
Definition | An agent that speeds up a chemical reaction. A common use of an accelerator in dental technology is to shorten the setting time of adhesives. |
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