propellent
UK/prəu'pelənt/US
C2
Definitions
adj.
Capable of propelling (variant of propellant)
推进的（propellant 的变体）
n.
A substance that propels (variant of propellant)
推进剂（propellant 的变体）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpropelbefore
+
-lentpush, drive
=propellent
A spelling variant of propellant. Same meaning; propellant (with -ant) is the more common modern spelling for the rocket-fuel sense.
Common Collocations
- 1.propellent force推进力
- 2.[propellent energy]推进能量
- 3.[propellent mechanism]推进机制
Example Sentences
- 1.
Some older manuals spell it 'propellent.'