reaction propulsion

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reaction propulsion - propulsion that results from the ejection at high velocity of a mass of gas to which the vehicle reacts with an equal and opposite momentum

jet propulsion - propulsion by means of the discharge of a jet of fluid toward the rear

propulsion - a propelling force

rocket propulsion - reaction propulsion using stored oxygen for combustion; used where there is insufficient atmospheric oxygen

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