Definition of propellant
: capable of propelling
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propellant
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Definition of propellant
: something that propels: such asa : an explosive for propelling projectilesb : fuel plus oxidizer used by a rocket enginec : a gas kept under pressure in a bottle or can for expelling the contents when the pressure is released
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PROPELLANT Defined for English Language Learners
propellant
Definition of propellant for English Language Learners
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: a gas under pressure in a can that is used to spray out the contents when the pressure is released
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: a fuel or an explosive substance that is used to make something (such as a rocket) go forward
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