cyflymydd

Welsh

Etymology

cyflymu (to accelerate) +‎ -ydd.

Pronunciation

Noun

cyflymydd m (plural cyflymyddion)

  1. (vehicles) accelerator, throttle, gas pedal
    Synonym: ysbardun
  2. (particle physics) accelerator
  3. (chemistry) catalyst
    Synonym: catalydd

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “cyflymydd”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cyflymydd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies