propellant
Example Sentences
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It’s no wonder, because solid-fuel propellants are easier to operate than liquid-propelled missiles and most countries with ICBMs maintain a mix of both types.
From Washington Post
Nuclear propellant will extend the patrol range of the boats, which are to be armed with both torpedoes and cruise missiles, but not nuclear missiles.
From Washington Times
Both countries rely heavily on spotting North Korean launch preparations and pre-empting with their own strike assets, but pre-launch timings are significantly cut with solid fuel propellant.
From Washington Times
Essentially, the 155 mm round is a very big bullet, made up of four parts: the detonating fuse, projectile, propellant and primer.
From Seattle Times
After examining the stuck valve and refreshing the liquid methane and oxygen propellants needed to fuel Starship, SpaceX determined it was ready to launch again on Thursday.
From New York Times
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