propellant

  1. Noun.  anything that propels.
  2. 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.
  3. Noun.  the compressed gas in a pressurised container (especially an aerosol can) that is used to expel a liquid.
  4. Adjective.  (alternative spelling of, propellent) .

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