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adj
Alternative spelling of propellent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
anything that propels
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
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
anything that propels
the compressed gas in a pressurised container (especially an aerosol can) that is used to expel its content
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
anything that propels
the explosive (cordite, gunpowder, etc) found in ammunition cartridges
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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adjective satellite
tending to or capable of propelling
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: propellent, propelling, propulsive
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noun
any substance that propels
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: propellent
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: substance
Narrower terms: rocket fuel, rocket propellant, rocket propellent, compressed gas
History
Etymology tree English propel Proto-Indo-European *-onts Latin -ns Latin -āns Old French -antbor. Proto-Indo-European *-onts Proto-Germanic *-ndz Proto-West Germanic *-andī Old English -ende Middle English -ant English -ant English propellant From propel + -ant.
Across languages
13 source translations are retained for this English entry.
