(physics) A particle accelerator that uses plasma as the medium of the accelerating field instead of a vacuum, to obtain a larger accelerating gradient.

(physics) A method for accelerating electrically charged particles with a large-amplitude electron plasma wave.

The force which causes accelerated motion.

(mechanics) Motion with a continually increasing velocity.

(law) a provision in a contract that makes all obligations to be performed under the contract due immediately upon a specific occurrence, such as a breach

plural of acceleration clause

soil erosion occurring at a rate much faster than soil horizons can be formed from the parent regolith.

(physics) A four-vector that describes the change in a particle's four-velocity over time

(computing) A keyboard shortcut.

plural of particle accelerator