propulsion

sostantivoattestato nei dialoghi

//pɹəˈpʌlʃən//

The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.

sostantivo

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.

Etimologia

Borrowed from Medieval Latin propulsio, propulsionis, from the past participle of Latin propello (“to drive forward, drive forth, drive away, drive out”).

Forme

plurale: 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.

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