reaction propulsion
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Noun | 1. | 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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