Propellant Meaning in English

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Definition

A propellant is a substance, such as a gas, liquid, or powder, that is used to move or push something forward, especially in rockets, aerosols, or engines.

Usage & Nuances

'Propellant' is used mainly in technical, scientific, or engineering contexts. Common collocations include 'rocket propellant', 'aerosol propellant', and 'liquid propellant'. Not used in ordinary conversation. Similar but different from 'fuel': all propellants are fuels, but not all fuels are propellants.

• Spanish: propulsor - propelente
• Portuguese (BR): propulsor - propelente
• Portuguese (PT): propulsor - propelente
• Chinese (Simplified): 推进剂
• Chinese (Traditional): 推進劑
• Hindi: संचालक (ईंधन) - प्रोपेलेंट
• Arabic: وقود دافع - مادة دافعة
• Bengali: প্রপেলান্ট - চালক পদার্থ
• Russian: пропеллент - метательное вещество
• Japanese: 推進剤
• Vietnamese: chất đẩy
• Korean: 추진제
• Turkish: itici madde
• Urdu: پروپلینٹ - محرک مادہ
• Indonesian: zat pendorong

Example Sentences

Rocket engines need propellant to lift off.

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Aerosol cans use gas as a propellant.

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Solid propellant is common in fireworks.

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Scientists are testing a new eco-friendly propellant for satellites.

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Be careful—some old spray cans contain harmful propellants.

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The company switched to a water-based propellant to reduce environmental impact.

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