propellent
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propellent
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From propel + -ent; originally from Latin prōpellēnt-, from prōpellēns, from prōpellō. Less common than propellant despite being more correct from an etymological viewpoint.
noun propellents
- Alternative spelling of propellant
adjective more propellent · most propellent
- Capable of propelling. 1845, The Lancet snippet only and directed the abstraction of blood for its removal, after which the pains became more propellent, […]
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adj capable of propelling
| Español | propulsor, propelente |
|---|---|
| Français | propulseur |
Talk about this word "propellent." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/propellent. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. propellent. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/propellent "propellent." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/propellent.Cite this
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title = {propellent},
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year = {2026},
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