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(prə pel′ənt, prō-)

noun

a person or thing that propels; specif.,

the explosive charge that propels a projectile from a gun
☆ the fuel and oxidizer used to propel a rocket

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also pro·pel·lent

noun

Something, such as an explosive charge or a rocket fuel, that propels or provides thrust.
A compressed inert gas, such as a fluorocarbon, that acts as a vehicle for discharging the contents of an aerosol container.

adjective

Serving to propel; propelling.

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