propellant (also propellent)

n [C, U] propelling agent, eg an explosive that propels a bullet from a weapon, a fuel that provides thrust for a rocket, or compressed gas that forces out the contents of an aerosol container 推进剂(如武器的发射火药、 火箭的燃料、 喷雾容器中用以产生压力的压缩气体等).


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