What is the meaning of propulsive?

adjective

  • Having the power to propel.
    • usage: "propulsive coefficient"
  • Tending to or capable of propelling.
    • usage: "propellant fuel for submarines"; "the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency"; "universities... The seats of propulsive thought"
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