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propulsor

nounmasculinetécnico/pɾupulˈsoɾ/medium

pro·pul·sor

Definition

A mechanism or engine that provides thrust to move a vehicle or object, especially in aviation, navigation, or astronautics.
The spacecraft's propulsor malfunctioned during the mission.
Modern ships often use water jet propulsors.
Common collocations
jet propulsionrocket propulsionpropulsion system

Etymology

Do latim 'propulsor, -oris' (aquele que impele).

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