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propellant

🇬🇧 UK/prəˈpelənt/🇺🇸 US/prәu'pelәnt/
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Definitions

n.

A substance or fuel used to propel something, such as a rocket or aerosol

推进剂,推进物

adj.

Capable of propelling something forward

推进的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
probefore
+
pelpush, drive
+
lconnector
+
antcapable of, worthy of
=propellant

Common Collocations

  • 1.solid propellant固体推进剂
  • 2.liquid propellant液体推进剂
  • 3.rocket propellant火箭推进剂
  • 4.aerosol propellant气雾推进剂

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The rocket's liquid propellant ignited with a thunderous roar at launch.

  • 2.

    Aerosol cans use a compressed gas propellant to spray the contents.

  • 3.

    Engineers are developing greener propellants to reduce environmental impact.

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