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propulsion
nounfemininetechnicaltécnico/pɾu.puɫ.ˈsɐ̃w̃/pro·pul·são
Definition
1The action of driving or pushing forwards; the force that propels a vehicle or object.
Usage examples
“The spacecraft's propulsion system failed.”
“Electric motors provide the propulsion for the vehicle.”
Common combinations
jet propulsionpropulsion systemnuclear propulsionpropulsion force