ion engine (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def a type of reaction-propulsion engine to propel rockets in space
def a stream of positive ions is accelerated to a high velocity by an electric field
Outgoing links
Hypernym reaction-propulsion engine, reaction engine
Incoming links
Hyponym reaction-propulsion engine, reaction engine

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