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propellant

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pro·pel·lant also pro·pel·lent  (pr-plnt)
n.
1. Something, such as an explosive charge or a rocket fuel, that propels or provides thrust.
2. A compressed inert gas, such as a fluorocarbon, that acts as a vehicle for discharging the contents of an aerosol container.
adj.
Serving to propel; propelling.

propellant, propellent [prəˈpɛlənt]
n
1. (Physics / General Physics) something that provides or causes propulsion, such as the explosive charge in a gun or the fuel in a rocket
2. (Physics / General Physics) the gas used to carry the liquid droplets in an aerosol spray
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.propellant - any substance that propels
substance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"
rocket fuel, rocket propellant, rocket propellent - an explosive charge that propels a rocket
compressed gas - gas at a high pressure that can be used as a propellant
Adj.1.propellant - tending to or capable of propelling; "propellant fuel for submarines"; "the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency"; "universities...the seats of propulsive thought"
dynamic, dynamical - characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality; "a dynamic market"; "a dynamic speaker"; "the dynamic president of the firm"
Translations
propellant propellent [prəˈpelənt] Npropulsor m; (= aerosol etc) → propelente m
propellant, propellent
nTreibstoff m; (in spray can) → Treibgas nt
adjtreibend
propellant [prəˈpɛlənt] n (in rocket) → propellente m


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Focusing on improved cathodes for devices known as Hall effect thrusters, the research would reduce propellant consumption in commercial, government and military satellites, allowing them to remain in orbit longer, be launched on smaller or cheaper rockets, or carry larger payloads.
It could outrange Iraq's Soviet-made tanks because energetics experts developed high-energy propellant grains, each the same size and including engineered holes that enabled increased combustion.
The aerosol is created when a valve is opened, allowing liquid propellant to spray out of a canister.
 
 
 
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