English Explanatory Dictionary

propellent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of propellant.
adj
  1. Capable of propelling.

Word forms

propellent propellents more propellent most propellent

Etymology

From propel + -ent; originally from Latin prōpellēnt-, from prōpellēns, from prōpellō. Less common than propellant despite being more correct from an etymological viewpoint.

Derived words

propellentless
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