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Recent Examples of propellants
Pressurized helium is routinely used in rockets to push propellants to engines and to help clean and dry tanks and propellant lines when needed.
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William Harwood, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
William Harwood, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propellants
Noun
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Other impacts of marine heat waves Harmful algal blooms are among the most visible effects, forming when warm, slow-moving water fuels rapid algae growth.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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High prices are also driving more interest in green fuels, said Håkan Agnevall of marine and energy technology manufacturer Wartsila.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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If ultraheavy nuclei contribute significantly at the highest energies, future data should indicate a composition heavier than iron.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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But the mix of both energies of these authentic polar opposites worked well together to keep the crowd laughing.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Propellants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propellants. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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