Propellants

Substances used to propel objects.

propellant materials propulsion agents

Propellants are substances used to expel or propel objects, typically by generating thrust through combustion or rapid expansion. They are commonly used in rockets, missiles, fireworks, and airbags.

From propel + -ant.

Propellants are substances that create force to push things, like rockets into space or fireworks up in the air.

What are propellants? Substances that produce gas to create thrust
What is a common type of propellant? Solid or liquid chemicals
How are propellants used? To launch rockets, power firearms, and create explosions

fuels explosives

substances chemicals

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rockets missiles fireworks airbags

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