Propellant Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Propellant [pruh-pel-uhnt]

NOUN

A propelling agent.
A substance of fuel and oxidizer mixed together.
The charge of explosives for propelling projectiles.
A compressed inert gas that is kept under pressure for expelling the contents when the pressure is released.

Example

"The launch was rescheduled due to problems with the propellant."

"Travelling to another celestial body will require enough propellant to go and come back."

Synonyms

Aerosol Bomb, Aerosol Container, Ammunition, Bomb, Detonator, Dynamite, Food, Gas, Oil, Petrol, Catalyst, Cause, Fillip, Impetus

Antonyms