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reaction engine

/riˈækʃən ˈendʒɪn/

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/riˈækʃən ˈendʒɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип двигателя, который создает тягу путем выброса массы в одном направлении, обычно за счет сгорания топлива и окислителя, используемый в ракетных и реактивных двигательных системах.

A type of engine that generates thrust by expelling mass in one direction, typically through the combustion of fuel and oxidizer, as used in rockets and jet propulsion systems.

  1. Jet or rocket engineC1formal

    An engine that generates thrust by expelling mass in one direction, typically using combustion or other reactions.

    ruРеактивный двигатель

    • The reaction engine of the spacecraft fired to adjust its orbit.
    • Jet aircraft use reaction engines for propulsion.
    • Engineers are developing more efficient reaction engines for space travel.