NUCLEAR PROPULSION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Nuclear Propulsion.
Nuclear Propulsion - as a noun
The use of a nuclear reactor either to produce electricity to power an engine (as in a nuclear submarine) or to directly heat a propellant (as in nuclear rockets)
Example Sentences
"Scientists are researching the potential of nuclear propulsion for space travel."
"The nuclear propulsion of the spacecraft allows for longer missions to distant planets."
"The development of nuclear propulsion could revolutionize the field of maritime transportation."
"The use of nuclear propulsion in submarines provides them with virtually unlimited range."
"Many countries are investing in the development of nuclear propulsion technology."
