ion propulsion

i·on pro·pul·sion

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-uh n, ahy-on pruh-puhl-shuh n]
- /ˈaɪ ən, ˈaɪ ɒn prəˈpʌl ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-uh n, ahy-on pruh-puhl-shuh n]
- /ˈaɪ ən, ˈaɪ ɒn prəˈpʌl ʃən/

Definition of ion propulsion words

noun ion propulsion Rocketry. a projected type of propulsion for vehicles in outer space, the exhaust consisting of positive ions and negative electrons repelled from the vehicle by electrostatic forces, resulting in a very high exhaust velocity. 1

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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