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propulsion
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propulsion
(noun)
jet propulsion
(noun)
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propulsion
/prə
ˈ
pʌlʃən/
noun
propulsion
/prə
ˈ
pʌlʃən/
noun
Learner's definition of PROPULSION
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noncount
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technical
:
the force that moves something forward
:
the force that propels something
rocket/electric
propulsion
Sailboats use wind as their source/means of
propulsion
.
a
propulsion
system
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jet propulsion
— propulsive
/prə
ˈ
pʌlsɪv/
adjective
propulsive
forces
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