noun
- a substance that propels or drives something forward, especially fuel or explosive used in rockets or firearms
adjective
- having the power to propel or drive forward
Examples
- The rocket used liquid propellent to reach orbit.
- Scientists tested a new type of propellent for the spacecraft.
- The propellent force of the engine pushed the boat through the water.
- Military engineers developed a more efficient propellent for artillery shells.
- The propellent gases escaped through the exhaust nozzle.
- Wind serves as a natural propellent force for sailing ships.