Propellant Explosive (Noun)
Meaning
An explosive that is used to propel projectiles from guns or to propel rockets and missiles or to launch torpedos and depth charges.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The new rocket used a more efficient propellant-explosive that allowed it to reach orbit in less time.
- Gunpowder was one of the earliest propellant-explosives used in firearms and cannons.
- The military developed a new propellant-explosive that was more stable and safer to handle than the previous one.
- The depth charge was launched from the ship using a propellant-explosive that quickly propelled it to the target depth.
- The development of more powerful propellant-explosives led to the creation of more advanced missiles and rockets.