propellant


Definition: Meaning of, propellant in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prəˈpɛl(ə)nt /

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propellant propellants
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  1. an explosive for firing a bullet or ROCKET
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  2. gas which is used in an AEROSOL to SPRAY out a liquid
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propellant used in phrases

  • propellant explosive (noun)
    1. an explosive that is used to propel projectiles from guns or to propel rockets and missiles or to launch torpedoes and depth charges
  • rocket propellant (noun)
    1. an explosive charge that propels a rocket
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