anything that propels
Used in a Sentence
propellants
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for propellants.
Editorial note
The trouble is that hypergolic propellants are inherently dangerous (they'll explode if they come in contact, that's the whole point) and are typically highly toxic.
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Definitions4
Parts of speech1
Quick take
anything that propels
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of propellants gathered in one view.
the compressed gas in a pressurised container (especially an aerosol can) that is used to expel its content
the explosive (cordite, gunpowder, etc) found in ammunition cartridges
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for propellants.
noun
anything that propels
noun
the compressed gas in a pressurised container (especially an aerosol can) that is used to expel its content
noun
the explosive (cordite, gunpowder, etc) found in ammunition cartridges
noun
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
Example sentences
The trouble is that hypergolic propellants are inherently dangerous (they'll explode if they come in contact, that's the whole point) and are typically highly toxic.
Even that gets you far since in many cases propellants are a large proportion of spacecraft mass.
Once it's out of the way the remaining propellants really accelerate, causing the bulk of the recoil.
Storable propellants are good for upper stages that need to do long coast periods and many stops and starts.
The propellants are such a small part of launch costs that they can practically be ignored.
A large portion of mass is just propellants which is very easy to divide.
You will learn about all the nice propellants that were tried back in the 50s and 60s, like FCl_3 and liquid lithium...
We haven't even explored many of the most promising propellants (LOX/Methane being one example), let alone most of the rocket engine designs.
Does any one know what the toxic propellants are (the Briz-m upper stage)?
For a lot of reasons, comparing engines of different propellants by using a single performance number alone doesn't make a lot of sense.
But storable propellants were perhaps not such a good idea after all.
It uses nontoxic propellants so it can be used for manned launches.
Quote examples
An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants" by John D.
(Source: buried in "Ignition: an informal history of liquid rocket propellants" by John D.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use propellants in a sentence?
The trouble is that hypergolic propellants are inherently dangerous (they'll explode if they come in contact, that's the whole point) and are typically highly toxic.
What does propellants mean?
anything that propels
What part of speech is propellants?
propellants is commonly used as noun.