propellent

Other forms: propellents

Definitions of propellent

1. noun

   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
2. adjective

   tending to or capable of propelling
   synonyms: propellant, propelling, propulsive

   dynamic, dynamical

   characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality