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Reaction Engine.
Reaction Engine - as a noun
A jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reaction-propulsion engineHypernyms (Closely Related)
engineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The reaction engine is powered by burning hydrogen and oxygen."
"The new spacecraft is equipped with a powerful reaction engine."
"The company developed a prototype of a reaction engine for jet propulsion."
"The reaction engine provides thrust by expelling gases at high speeds."
"Scientists are researching new materials for constructing lightweight reaction engines."