propellant
1 synonym for propellant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A substance burned or released to generate the force that drives something forward, such as fuel in a rocket engine or gas in an aerosol can.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
propellent
How to use propellant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rocket propellant
aerosol propellant
propellant tank
Etymology
From propel + the suffix -ant, which turns a verb into "the thing that does the action" — so a propellant is literally "that which propels."
Full origin of propellant →Frequently asked questions
What does “propellant” mean?
The word “propellant” means a substance burned or released to generate the force that drives something forward, such as fuel in a rocket engine or gas in an aerosol can. In plain terms, the fuel or gas that pushes something forward or out — used for rockets, aerosol cans, and bullets.
How do you use “propellant” in a sentence?
Here is “propellant” used in a sentence: “The rocket's propellant burns off within the first two minutes of launch.”
What part of speech is “propellant”?
“Propellant” is a noun.
How many meanings does “propellant” have?
“Propellant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a substance burned or released to generate the force that drives something forward, such as fuel in a rocket engine or gas in an aerosol can.
