accelerant meaning

• Authorities have previously said an accelerant was used.
• Investigators said they still have not determined what sort of accelerant the arsonist used.
• There, on June 1, he used an accelerant to start a blaze.
• Lab tests could find no trace of accelerant.
• This left only the chemical testing for accelerant.
• It is revealed that the fire was started deliberately by use of an accelerant.
• Drops of lemon flavoring may be added to the sauce as a fire accelerant.
• The paint thinner acted as an accelerant.
• The car had been doused with an accelerant, and a handgun was found inside.
• Nearly an hour later, hot coals from the accelerant and added to the fire.