Propellant: meaning, definitions and examples
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propellant
[ prษหpelษnt ]
rocket propulsion
A propellant is a chemical substance used to produce energy that can be used to propel a rocket or missile. It is typically a fuel and an oxidizer combined together in a controlled reaction.
Synonyms
jet propellant, missile propellant, rocket fuel
Examples of usage
- The propellant ignited, launching the rocket into space.
- The missile's propellant provided the necessary thrust for it to reach its target.
firearms
In firearms, a propellant is the explosive charge that drives a bullet out of the barrel. It is usually in the form of gunpowder or a similar substance.
Synonyms
ammunition propellant, bullet propellant, gunpowder
Examples of usage
- The propellant in the cartridge ignited, sending the bullet flying towards the target.
- Different firearms require different types of propellants for optimal performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "propellant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น propelente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฃเฅเคฆเค
๐ฉ๐ช Treibstoff
๐ฎ๐ฉ bahan pendorong
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะปะธะฒะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ paliwo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจ้ฒๅค (ใใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท propulseur
๐ช๐ธ propulsor
๐น๐ท itici gaz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถ์ง์ (chujinje)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุงูุน
๐จ๐ฟ pohon
๐ธ๐ฐ pohon
๐จ๐ณ ๆจ่ฟๅ (tuฤซjรฌnjรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ pogonsko gorivo
๐ฎ๐ธ drifefni
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะทาะฐาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแงแแแแ แกแแจแฃแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yanacaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ propulsor
Word origin
The word 'propellant' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the verb 'propel' which means to drive or push something forward. The concept of using propellants in rockets and firearms has been crucial for advancements in technology and warfare.
See also: propeller, propelling, propulsion.