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Recent Examples of propellant
The core stage is the backbone of the rocket and includes engines, propellant tanks and avionics, or aviation electronic systems.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The heat produced by the reactor is transformed into electricity and this is what ionizes (electrically charges) the propellant gases for use in the ion engine.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Fusion engine takes shape In this initial phase, Pulsar used krypton gas as a propellant because of its ionization efficiency and stable behavior during testing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
The Orion service module, which contains the engines, propellant, water and experiments, will then separate from the crew module, exposing the capsule’s heat shield, which will protect the crew from the extreme temperature of re-entry.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The heat produced by the reactor is transformed into electricity and this is what ionizes (electrically charges) the propellant gases for use in the ion engine.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Fusion engine takes shape In this initial phase, Pulsar used krypton gas as a propellant because of its ionization efficiency and stable behavior during testing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
The Orion service module, which contains the engines, propellant, water and experiments, will then separate from the crew module, exposing the capsule’s heat shield, which will protect the crew from the extreme temperature of re-entry.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propellant
Noun
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Higher diesel and jet fuel prices are impacting the cost of shipping, meaning everything from food and clothes to toys is subject to higher prices.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In Kuwait, local media reported that fuel depots of the Kuwait International Airport were set on fire on Wednesday following an attack by an Iranian drone, causing significant damage.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This should make light work of precisely slicing through leather and fabrics, opening packages, and preparing kindling and food.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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The invasive species have replaced native, more fire-resistant ecosystems in the region, turning shrub, brush and grass into kindling.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Your natural warmth should return after a short recharge, giving you the energy to handle any ongoing matters.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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In a social media post on Monday morning, Kuwait said a service building at a power generation and water desalination plant were damaged in an attack Sunday evening, killing one worker.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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In January, another Polymarket account won big by betting that Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, would soon be out of power.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Propellant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propellant. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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