rocket propellant

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rocket propellant - an explosive charge that propels a rocket

rocket fuel, rocket propellent

burster, bursting charge, explosive charge, charge - a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time; "this cartridge has a powder charge of 50 grains"

propellant, propellent - any substance that propels

hydrazine - a colorless fuming corrosive liquid; a powerful reducing agent; used chiefly in rocket fuels

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