English

Alternative forms

• propellent

Noun

propellant ‎(plural propellants)

1. anything that propels
   1. fuel, oxidizer, reaction mass or mixture for one or more engines (especially internal combustion engines or jet engines) that is carried within a vehicle prior to use
   2. the compressed gas in a pressurised container (especially an aerosol can) that is used to expel its content
   3. the explosive (cordite, gunpowder, etc) found in ammunition cartridges

Translations

Adjective

propellant

1. Alternative spelling of propellent

Latin

Verb

prōpellant

1. third-person plural present active subjunctive of prōpellō