Industrial Processes Terminology

verb Emptying is a gerund form of the verb 'empty', which means to remove the contents from something.

• The process of emptying the trash bins is scheduled for every Monday morning.
• I'll start emptying the dishwasher while you finish setting the table.
• I'm so tired of emptying out my savings account for these unexpected expenses.
• Her heart felt like it was emptying of all emotions as she listened to the heartbreaking news.

noun a substance that propels or drives forward

adjective relating to or capable of propelling

• The rocket was fueled by a highly efficient propellant.
• The fuel that powers the rocket is called propellant.
• Make sure you have enough juice in the propellant tank before takeoff.
• His enthusiasm was the propellant that drove the project forward.