propellent

Etymology

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

noun

  1. Alternative spelling of propellant

adj

  1. Capable of propelling.
    1845, The Lancet snippet only and directed the abstraction of blood for its removal, after which the pains became more propellent, […]
    whereas if more propellent force is required, an explosive lower in the table should be selected. 1915, Leonard Metcalf, Harrison Prescott Eddy, American Sewerage Practice, page 137

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