solid propellant

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solid propellant [′säl·əd prə′pel·ənt]

(materials)

A rocket propellant in solid form, usually containing both fuel and oxidizer combined or mixed, and formed into a monolithic (not powdered or granulated) grain. Also known as solid rocket fuel; solid rocket propellant.

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