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propulsive

adjective

Tending to or capable of propelling

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Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
17

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adjective

  1. Tending to or capable of propelling

    “Propellant fuel for submarines”

adjective

  1. Having the power to propel

    “Propulsive coefficient”

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Propellant fuel for submarines
The faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency
Universities … the seats of propulsive thought
Propulsive coefficient

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