Associations to the word «Propellant»

Wiktionary

PROPELLANT, noun. Anything that propels
PROPELLANT, noun. Fuel, oxidizer, reaction mass or mixture for one or more engines (especially internal combustion engines or jet engines) that is carried within a vehicle prior to use
PROPELLANT, noun. The compressed gas in a pressurised container (especially an aerosol can) that is used to expel its content
PROPELLANT, adjective. Alternative spelling of propellent

Dictionary definition

PROPELLANT, noun. Any substance that propels.
PROPELLANT, adjective. Tending to or capable of propelling; "propellant fuel for submarines"; "the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency"; "universities...the seats of propulsive thought".

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