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accelerator

[ak-sel-uh-rey-ter] / ækˈsɛl əˌreɪ tər /
NOUN
machine for giving charged particles high velocity
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The firm’s model combines an early-stage venture fund, a startup accelerator and entrepreneurship programs for college students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

This upgrade will take advantage of the High-Luminosity LHC accelerator to gather more data and explore rare particles in greater detail.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

In 2024, nearly 4,000 vehicles were recalled for a faulty accelerator pedal that could become dislodged and stuck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Competitors SK Hynix and Samsung are reportedly sole HBM4 suppliers for Nvidia’s new accelerator, raising questions for Micron.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Two months later, the commission appropriated $15 million for new accelerator construction, much of it destined for Berkeley.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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