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Propellent Definition & Meaning

propellent
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"
noun
  1. any substance that propels

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Frequently asked questions

What does propellent mean?
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" any substance that propels
What part of speech is propellent?
Propellent is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does propellent have?
Propellent has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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