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propellant

noun

variants also propellent

Definition of propellant

as in fuel

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Recent Examples of propellant The audit also details limitations in the propellant supply in place for both KSC and Cape Canaveral. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026 Space-rock mining could therefore enable the operation of off-Earth propellant depots, which would allow voyaging spacecraft to top off their tanks on the go and explore the solar system more deeply and ambitiously. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 July 2026 These tests evaluated how the hardware, seals, and fluid flow handle extreme thermal contraction and the intense temperature differences between the freezing propellant and the coupler materials. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026 SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell told CNBC on June 12, when the company went public, that SpaceX planned to build pipelines and process its own propellant, and was looking into drilling its own natural gas. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for propellant

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Noun

Use our refresher on indirect grilling, then discover how to grill indirectly using gas as your fuel.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
Drone strikes and shelling have targeted civilian infrastructure including schools, markets, fuel and water stations, putting over 500,000 people at risk.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of fuel

Noun

The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of energy

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Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

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