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propellant

UK
/prəˈpɛl.ənt/
US
/prəˈpɛl.ənt/

Translations

propellantnoun
propellants
pl
UK
/prəˈpɛl.ənt/
US
/prəˈpɛl.ənt/
propergolTerme technique, surtout en astronautique et en balistique.
The engineers tested a new type of propellant to increase the rocket's efficiency.
Les ingénieurs ont testé un nouveau propergol pour accroître l'efficacité de la fusée.
propergolTerme technique en armement.
Smokeless powder is the standard propellant in modern rifle cartridges.
La poudre sans fumée est le propergol standard des cartouches de fusil modernes.
Additional translations
propergolEmploi technique pour les aérosols et autres contenants sous pression.
Synonyms
explosive
rocket fuel
propulsive agent
driving force
fuel
propellantadjective
more propellant
Comp.
most propellant
Super.
UK
/prəˈpɛlənt/
US
/prəˈpɛlənt/
propulsifTerme technique, surtout en contexte scientifique et aéronautique.
Propellant gases expanded rapidly in the combustion chamber.
Les gaz propulsifs se sont rapidement dilatés dans la chambre de combustion.

Definitions

propellantnoun
A substance that is used to propel something, especially a rocket or missile.
The engineers tested a new type of propellant to increase the rocket's efficiency.
A gas or liquid under pressure in a container, used to expel the contents when the pressure is released.
The spray can uses a propellant to release the paint evenly.
An explosive charge that propels a projectile from a firearm.
Smokeless powder is the standard propellant in modern rifle cartridges.
propellantadjective
Capable of driving or pushing forward; imparting propulsion.
Propellant gases expanded rapidly in the combustion chamber.
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