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propulsion

UK
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/
US
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/

Translations

propulsionnoun
propulsions
pl
The propulsion of the rocket was achieved through a combination of liquid and solid fuels.
La propulsion de la fusée a été obtenue grâce à une combinaison de carburants liquides et solides.
The ship's propulsion was provided by a powerful diesel engine.
La propulsion du navire était assurée par un puissant moteur diesel.
Additional translations
force motriceSurtout en contexte technique ou mécanique.
Synonyms
thrust
impulsion
momentum
propelling
push
driving force
propulsionadjective
more propulsion
Comp.
most propulsion
Super.
UK
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/
US
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g. “propulsion system”.
propulsifSurtout en contexte technique.
The engineers are testing new propulsion technologies in the spacecraft's propulsion system.
Les ingénieurs testent de nouvelles technologies propulsives dans le système de propulsion du vaisseau spatial.

Definitions

propulsionnoun
The action or process of propelling or being propelled.
The propulsion of the rocket was achieved through a combination of liquid and solid fuels.
A force that drives something forward or onward.
The ship's propulsion was provided by a powerful diesel engine.
propulsionadjective
Relating to or used for propulsion; intended to propel.
The engineers are testing new propulsion technologies in the spacecraft's propulsion system.
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