Etymology

propellent

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Today it means: Capable of propelling. Full definition →

Latin prōpellēnt-
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  1. Latin · derived fromprōpellēnt-
  2. English todaypropellent

From propel + -ent; originally from Latin prōpellēnt-, from prōpellēns, from prōpellō. Less common than propellant despite being more correct from an etymological viewpoint.

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