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propellent

DEFINITIONS OF: propellent

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n any substance that propels

Synonyms:
propellant
Types:
rocket fuel, rocket propellant, rocket propellent
an explosive charge that propels a rocket
compressed gas
gas at a high pressure that can be used as a propellant
compressed air
air at a pressure greater than that of the atmosphere
Type of:
substance
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties

adj tending to or capable of propelling

Synonyms:
propellant, propelling, propulsive
dynamic, dynamical
characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality
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