propellant in French
propellant in French is ergol, propulseur — 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.
propellant in French
ergol
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
propulseur
anything that propels
What does "propellant" mean?
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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.
"The rocket's propellant burns off within the first two minutes of launch."
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noun The explosive charge inside an ammunition cartridge that fires the bullet.
"Gunpowder is the traditional propellant used in cartridges."
propellant in a sentence
- The rocket's propellant burns off within the first two minutes of launch.
- The spray can uses a compressed-gas propellant to push out the paint.
- Gunpowder is the traditional propellant used in cartridges.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "propellant" in French?
"propellant" in French is ergol, propulseur. 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.
How do you use "propellant" in a sentence?
Example: "The rocket's propellant burns off within the first two minutes of launch." In French, "propellant" is ergol, propulseur.
Are there other ways to say "propellant" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "propellant": ergol, propulseur.
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