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monopropellant Definition

mono·pro·pel·lant (män′ō prə pelənt)

noun

a liquid or solid propellant consisting of a single substance or an intimate mixture of substances, which combines both fuel and oxidizer

Etymology: mono- + propellant

monopropellant Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • require: The quantity of fuel or monopropellant required by the starter is proportional to the length of time the starter is operating.