propulsion
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Air Force for chemical propulsion can also successfully power miniature electric thrusters known as electrospray thrusters.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
The country will become just the second to receive Washington's elite nuclear propulsion technology, after the UK which began receiving it decades ago.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The noble gas—completely colorless, odorless, and tasteless—is used in rocket propulsion.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The new tram system, including its cars and propulsion system, has a higher rider capacity and is meant to increase comfort and reduce wait times.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
John Mayer tackled orbital mechanics, Al Hamer lectured on rocket propulsion, and Alton Mayo handled reentry, the problems faced by an object returning to Earth.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
Vocabulary lists containing propulsion
Power Prefix: pro
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