ALL meanings of reaction engine
reaction engine
R r - noun reaction engine an engine that produces power as a reaction to the momentum given to gases ejected from it, as a rocket or jet engine. 1
- noun reaction engine an engine, such as a jet or rocket engine, that ejects gas at high velocity and develops its thrust from the ensuing reaction 0
- noun reaction engine an engine, as a jet or rocket engine, that generates thrust by the reaction to an ejected stream of hot exhaust gases, ions, etc. 0