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propulsion

[pruh-puhl-shuhn] / prəˈpʌl ʃən /


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The committee set aside $21.5 million for “hybrid composite structures research for enhanced mobility,” “electric propulsion for military craft and advanced planing hulls” and a “test bed for autonomous ship systems.”

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

An oxidizer is a chemical that helps fuel burn inside a rocket or spacecraft propulsion system, making it an essential part of the vehicle's ability to maneuver.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026

More than half involved entities tied to China’s defense research and industrial base, including those working on hypersonic missiles, advanced propulsion systems and nuclear technology.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Its main business is electric propulsion systems for aircraft.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

“It succinctly describes the method of propulsion of the landingboat, sir.”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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