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Propeller vs Propellant - What's the difference?

propeller | propellant |

As nouns the difference between propeller and propellant

is that propeller is one who, or that which, propels while propellant is anything that propels.

As an adjective propellant is

an alternative spelling of lang=en.

propeller

English

Alternative forms

* propellor

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who, or that which, propels.
  • A mechanical device, with shaped blades that turn on a shaft, to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.
  • A steamboat thus propelled; a screw steamer.

    • Derived terms

    * propeller beanie * propellerhead

    Related terms

    * prop * propulsion

    propellant

    English

    Alternative forms

    * propellent

    Noun

    (wikipedia propellant) (en noun)
  • anything that propels
  • fuel, oxidizer, reaction mass or mixture for one or more engines (especially internal combustion engines or jet engines) that is carried within a vehicle prior to use
  • the compressed gas in a pressurised container (especially an aerosol can) that is used to expel its content

    • Adjective

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