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).