Propellant

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Pronunciation: /prəˈpɛlənt/

Definitions of propellant

noun a substance that propels or drives forward

Example Sentences

A1 The rocket used a powerful propellant to launch into space.

A2 The propellant in the engine helped the car move quickly.

B1 The propellant used in fireworks is carefully controlled for safety.

B2 The military is testing a new type of propellant for their weapons.

C1 The propellant mixture in the engine was optimized for maximum efficiency.

C2 The scientist developed a groundbreaking new propellant formula for space exploration.

adjective relating to or capable of propelling

Example Sentences

A1 The rocket was filled with a powerful propellant.

A2 The propellant used in the engine was highly flammable.

B1 The propellant tank needed to be refilled before the next launch.

B2 The propellant system was carefully monitored for any leaks.

C1 The propellant mixture had to be precisely calculated for optimal performance.

C2 The propellant efficiency was a key factor in the success of the mission.

Examples of propellant in a Sentence

formal The rocket was fueled by a highly efficient propellant.

informal The fuel that powers the rocket is called propellant.

slang Make sure you have enough juice in the propellant tank before takeoff.

figurative His enthusiasm was the propellant that drove the project forward.

Grammatical Forms of propellant

past tense

propelled

plural

propellants

comparative

more propellant

superlative

most propellant

present tense

propels

future tense

will propel

perfect tense

has propelled

continuous tense

is propelling

singular

propellant

positive degree

propellant

infinitive

to propel

gerund

propelling

participle

propelling

Origin and Evolution of propellant

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'propellant' originated from the Latin word 'propellere', which means 'to drive forward'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of driving or pushing something forward, the term 'propellant' has evolved to specifically refer to substances used to propel rockets, missiles, and other vehicles.