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Recent Examples of propellant
Some scientists believe that rocket propellant may play a part in the formation of high altitude 'night shining' noctilucent clouds - a phenomenon that is more common at northerly altitudes, but has been spotted manifesting closer to the equator in recent decades.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 June 2025
Ozone losses are driven by the chlorine produced from solid rocket motor propellant and black carbon, which is emitted from most propellants, the study says.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
That allows the satellites to use minimal propellant to attempt formation flying.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 June 2025
Counterintuitively, the head would be thrust back, like a rocket ejecting its propellant.
—Alec Nevala-Lee
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 June 2025
Ozone losses are driven by the chlorine produced from solid rocket motor propellant and black carbon, which is emitted from most propellants, the study says.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
That allows the satellites to use minimal propellant to attempt formation flying.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 June 2025
Counterintuitively, the head would be thrust back, like a rocket ejecting its propellant.
—Alec Nevala-Lee
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propellant
Noun
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Depending on the membership level, members can get free delivery, 2X fuel points and savings on groceries, in addition to the same sale and digital coupons that the grocer offers to all of its customers.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
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Buc-ee’s has $25 million in annual gross taxable sales, which comes in part from its 18 million gallons of fuel sold each year, according to the presentation.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Kenny stated that a similar but different brand of fire-starter kindling as was used in the Bushwick arson was used in Wednesday’s incident.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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The next few weeks in particular are expected to bring hot, dry weather, which could turn all that veg to kindling.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, energy was a large source of inflation, with energy prices rising 0.9% on a month-over-month basis.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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Carbohydrates are macronutrients that your body breaks down for energy.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Matt Mercer will be the Game Master for the first four shows, while Travis Willingham will take on the seat and the power of the GM for the first time in Dallas.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Wimbledon has always been the chicest of the Grand Slam tournaments, but this year’s reached a fever pitch of star power and style.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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“Propellant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propellant. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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