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propellent.

Capable of propelling.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Capable of propelling.

Where this word comes from

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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