propulsion
nomattesté dans les dialogues
- //pɹəˈpʌlʃən//
The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.
nom
- 1
The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.
- 2
That which propels.
However, nuclear propulsion provides a very high specific impulse and consistent, long duration energy source.
This propulsion provides an initial velocity for the vehicle in a short time span.
Solar-electric propulsion accelerates a spacecraft by means of a low-thrust ion jet.
Étymologie
Borrowed from Medieval Latin propulsio, propulsionis, from the past participle of Latin propello (“to drive forward, drive forth, drive away, drive out”).
Formes
- pluriel
- propulsions
propulsion · The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.
prosecute · To start criminal proceedings against.prosecution · The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.prosecutor · A prosecuting attorney.