propellant – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
propellant
adj.
pushing, thrusting, driving; moving forward, propelling forward
n.
explosive material used to drive ammunition rockets and other projectiles
Propellant
propellant
Noun
1. something that propels
(synonym) propellent
(hypernym) substance, matter
(hyponym) rocket fuel, rocket propellant, rocket propellent
(derivation) propel, impel
Adjective
1. tending to or capable of propelling; "propellant fuel for submarines"; "the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency"; "universities...the seats of propulsive thought"
(synonym) propellent, propelling, propulsive
(similar) dynamic, dynamical
Propellant
Liquid in a self-pressurized pesticide product that expels the active ingredient from its container.
propellant
1. A mixture of fuel and
oxidizing agent that reacts to produce a high-energy stream of product gases that can produce thrust. For examples, see
What makes a good rocket fuel? 2. A compressed gas used to push a material through a nozzle, forming an
aerosol or a
foam . For example, nitrogen or propane are used as propellants for shaving cream; nitrous oxide is used as a propellant for whipped cream.