thiokol

/ˈθaɪəˌkɔl/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a former American aerospace company, known for manufacturing rocket propellants and other products

“The Thiokol company played a significant role in the development of the US space program.”

2. noun

a type of rocket propellant

“The Thiokol propellant was used in the Saturn V rocket’s first stage.”

Synonyms

  • propellant
  • rocket fuel

Antonyms

  • decomposer