propellent

Noun

any substance that propels
Alternative spelling of propellant.

Adjective Satellite

tending to or capable of propelling

Adj

Capable of propelling.

Origin / Etymology

From propel + -ent; originally from Latin prōpellēnt-, from prōpellēns, from prōpellō. Less common than propellant despite being more correct from an etymological viewpoint.

Synonyms

propellant, propelling, propulsive

Scrabble Score: 14

propellent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
propellent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
propellent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

propellent is a valid Words With Friends word