propulsion
Americannoun
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the act or process of propelling.
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the state of being propelled.
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a means of propelling; propelling force, impulse, etc.
noun
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the act of propelling or the state of being propelled
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a propelling force
Other Word Forms
- propulsive adjective
- propulsory adjective
Etymology
Origin of propulsion
1605–15; < Latin prōpuls ( us ) (past participle of prōpellere to propel ) + -ion
Example Sentences
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Australia would also construct the vessel to go into service in the early 2040s, but remain reliant on Britain for the delivery of complete, welded nuclear propulsion units.
From Barron's
But this turned into nine months after propulsion problems emerged in orbit and the Starliner spacecraft was deemed unfit to fly them back.
From Barron's
The pair are collaborating on hybrid aircraft propulsion systems.
From Barron's
Satellite images indicate China is researching a nuclear propulsion system for a large warship, analysts say, that would give its aircraft carriers a range and endurance comparable to America’s.
In support of future deep space exploration, the agency is advancing nuclear power and propulsion technologies designed to expand mission capabilities and enable travel farther into the solar system.
From Science Daily
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