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1propellant
adjective pro·pel·lant \-ˈpe-lənt\
Definition of PROPELLANT
: capable of propelling
Variants of PROPELLANT
pro·pel·lant also pro·pel·lent \-ˈpe-lənt\
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First Known Use of PROPELLANT
1644
Rhymes with PROPELLANT
2propellant
noun
: a gas under pressure in a can that is used to spray out the contents when the pressure is released
: a fuel or an explosive substance that is used to make something (such as a rocket) go forward
Full Definition of PROPELLANT
: something that propels: as a : an explosive for propelling projectiles b : fuel plus oxidizer used by a rocket engine c : a gas kept under pressure in a bottle or can for expelling the contents when the pressure is released
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Variants of PROPELLANT
propellant also propellent
First Known Use of PROPELLANT
1814
Rhymes with PROPELLANT
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