Propellant (Noun)
Meaning
Any substance that propels.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The rocket's propellant was a combination of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.
- The firework's propellant was a mixture of charcoal, sulfur, and potassium nitrate.
- The aerosol can's propellant was a compressed gas that forced the contents out of the nozzle.
- The spacecraft's propellant was a highly efficient fuel that allowed it to travel vast distances.
- The model rocket's propellant was a small amount of black powder that produced a brief but intense thrust.