monopropellant
/ˌmɑnoʊprəˈpɛlənt/
noun
- A rocket propellant that consists of a single substance (or a mixture that acts as a single substance) that decomposes or burns to produce thrust, without needing a separate oxidizer.
- Engineers tested a new monopropellant that is safer to handle than older fuels.
- Hydrazine is a common monopropellant used in satellite thrusters.
- The spacecraft's attitude control system relies on a monopropellant for small adjustments.
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