Meaning of the word propellant in English

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propellant

US /prəˈpel.ənt/
UK /prəˈpel.ənt/
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Noun

a substance used to provide thrust or to drive something forward, such as fuel for a rocket or gas in an aerosol can

Example:
Liquid hydrogen is commonly used as a rocket propellant.
The aerosol spray uses a non-toxic propellant.
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