propellent
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonpropellent adjective
- unpropellent adjective
Etymology
Origin of propellent
1635–45; < Latin prōpellent- (stem of prōpellēns ), present participle of prōpellere to drive forward. See propel, -ent
Example Sentences
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Jenzen-Jones said the most likely explanation would be a failed militant rocket that was still full of highly flammable propellent, which resulted in the fireball seen in the balcony video.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023
Authorities say the gas can still be used for medical purposes, as an anaesthetic, and in the food industry - as a propellent for making whipped cream.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2023
The composer’s words and music served as high-octane emotional propellent on Monday evening, when speeches were kept to a minimum.
From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2021
Water molecules broken up into hydrogen and oxygen could not only provide air for astronauts to breathe, but also rocket propellent.
From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2017
With the quick-firing gun, propellent and projectile are combined in one cartridge similar to that in use with small arms; with the howitzer they are separated.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various
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