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jet propulsion

/ˈdʒɛt prəˈpʌlʃən/

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/ˈdʒɛt prəˈpʌlʃən/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМетод создания тяги путем выбрасывания высокоскоростной струи газа или жидкости, обычно используемый в самолетах, ракетах и морских судах для движения вперед.

A method of generating thrust by expelling a high-speed jet of gas or fluid, commonly used in aircraft, rockets, and marine vehicles to propel them forward.

  1. Propulsion methodB2formal

    A method of generating thrust by expelling a high-speed jet of gas or fluid in the opposite direction of motion.

    ruРеактивное движение

    • Jet propulsion is the principle behind how rockets and jet engines work.
    • The squid uses jet propulsion to move quickly through water.
    • Modern aircraft rely on jet propulsion for high-speed flight.