propulsion

UK
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/
US
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/

Translations

propulsionnoun
propulsions
pl
The propulsion of the spacecraft was powered by solar energy.
Движение космического корабля осуществлялось за счет солнечной энергии.
The electric motor serves as the main propulsion for the vehicle.
Электродвигатель служит основным приводом для транспортного средства.
The jet engine provides the necessary propulsion for the aircraft.
Реактивный двигатель обеспечивает необходимую тягу для самолета.
Additional translations
двигательная сила
поступательное движение
propulsionadjective
more propulsion
Comp.
most propulsion
Super.
UK
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/
US
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g. “propulsion system”.

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.