Reaction-propulsion Engine (Noun)
Meaning
A jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A rocket ship equipped with a reaction-propulsion engine broke free of the Earth's gravitational pull and entered the realm of outer space.
- The latest aircraft features a revolutionary new design, a hybrid reaction-propulsion engine that reduces emissions while increasing speed and maneuverability.
- After a successful series of test runs, the spacecraft was declared ready to launch with its advanced reaction-propulsion engine fully functional.
- Historians argue that the invention of the reaction-propulsion engine in the mid-20th century was the catalyst that paved the way for the first manned mission to the moon.
- At full thrust, the fighter jet's reaction-propulsion engine was capable of generating speeds over twice the sound barrier in just under two minutes.