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It would be sad if the expertise built up during the 40 years of the U.S. and Russian manned programmes were allowed to dissipate. But abandoning the shuttle, and committing to new launch vehicles and propulsion systems, is actually a prerequisite for a vibrant manned programme.
Martin Rees

Meaning of "propulsion" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PROPULSION

From Latin prōpellere to propel.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PROPULSION

propulsion  [prəˈpʌlʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROPULSION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Propulsion is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PROPULSION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

propulsion

Propulsion

Propulsion is a means of creating force leading to movement. A propulsion system has a source of mechanical power, and some means of using this power to generate force, such as wheel and axles, propellers, a propulsive nozzle, wings, fins or legs. Other components such as clutches, gearboxes and so forth may be needed to connect the power source to the force generating component. The term propulsion is derived from two Latin words: pro meaning before or forwards and pellere meaning to drive.

Definition of propulsion in the English dictionary

The definition of propulsion in the dictionary is the act of propelling or the state of being propelled. Other definition of propulsion is a propelling force.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROPULSION


avulsion
əˈvʌlʃən
compulsion
kəmˈpʌlʃən
convulsion
kənˈvʌlʃən
divulsion
daɪˈvʌlʃən
emulsion
ɪˈmʌlʃən
evulsion
ɪˈvʌlʃən
expulsion
ɪkˈspʌlʃən
impulsion
ɪmˈpʌlʃən
pulsion
ˈpʌlʃən
repulsion
rɪˈpʌlʃən
retropulsion
ˌrɛtrəʊˈpʌlʃən
revulsion
rɪˈvʌlʃən
self-propulsion
ˌselfprəˈpʌlʃən
ultion
ˈʌlʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROPULSION

propriety
proprioception
proprioceptive
proprioceptor
proprium
proproctor
props
proptoses
proptosis
propugnation
propulsive
propulsor
propulsory
propyl
propyla
propylaea
propylaeum
propylamine
propylene
propylene glycol

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROPULSION

commission
conversion
decision
discussion
division
exclusion
expression
extension
fusion
jet propulsion
matt emulsion
mission
occasion
passion
permission
rocket propulsion
session
submission
suspension
television

Synonyms and antonyms of propulsion in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PROPULSION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «propulsion» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of propulsion

Translation of «propulsion» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROPULSION

Find out the translation of propulsion to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of propulsion from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «propulsion» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

推进力
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

propulsión
570 millions of speakers

English

propulsion
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रणोदन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الدفع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

двигательной
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

propulsão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরিচালনা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

propulsion
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penggerak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Antrieb
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

駆動力
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

추진력
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Propulsi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự chuyển động
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உந்துவிசை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रणोदन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

itme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

propulsione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Prowadzić
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рухової
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

propulsie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πρόωσης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aandrywing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

framdrivning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fremdrift
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of propulsion

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROPULSION»

The term «propulsion» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.909 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROPULSION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about propulsion

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3 QUOTES WITH «PROPULSION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word propulsion.
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Edgar Mitchell
We do need different types of propulsion to get to Mars. I wrote one of the first Ph.D. theses on that in the 1960s.
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John Moody
The railroad originally was as completely dissociated from steam propulsion as was the ship.
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Martin Rees
It would be sad if the expertise built up during the 40 years of the U.S. and Russian manned programmes were allowed to dissipate. But abandoning the shuttle, and committing to new launch vehicles and propulsion systems, is actually a prerequisite for a vibrant manned programme.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROPULSION»

Discover the use of propulsion in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to propulsion and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rocket Propulsion Elements
The definitive text on rocket propulsion—now revised to reflect advancements in the field For sixty years, Sutton's Rocket Propulsion Elements has been regarded as the single most authoritative sourcebook on rocket propulsion technology.
George P. Sutton, Oscar Biblarz, 2011
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Marine Propellers and Propulsion
The most complete book available on marine propellers, fully updated and revised, with new chapters on propulsion in ice and high speed propellers.
John Carlton, 2012
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Aerospace Propulsion Systems
Post-graduates involved in multi-disciplinary research or anybody interested in learning more about spacecraft, aircraft, or engineering would find this book to be a helpful reference.
Thomas A. Ward, 2010
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Solid Rocket Propulsion Technology
This book, a translation of the French title Technologie des Propergols Solides, offers otherwise unavailable information on the subject of solid propellants and their use in rocket propulsion.
A. Davenas, 1992
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Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion
Winner of the Summerfield Book Award. The next great leap for jet propulsion will be to power-sustained, efficient flight through the atmosphere.
William H. Heiser, David T. Pratt, 1994
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Jet Propulsion: A Simple Guide to the Aerodynamic and ...
Updated and revised edition of Cumpsty's excellent introduction to jet engines now includes noise control and emissions.
N. A. Cumpsty, 2003
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Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion: Ion and Hall Thrusters
This important new book explains the fundamentals of electric propulsion for spacecraft and describes in detail the physics and characteristics of the two major electric thrusters in use today, ion and Hall thrusters.
Dan M. Goebel, Ira Katz, 2008
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Propulsion Systems for Hybrid Vehicles
This is the first book to give comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the hybrid vehicle design, from its power plant and energy storage systems, to supporting chassis subsystems necessary for realizing hybrid modes of operation.
John M. Miller, 2004
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Ship Resistance and Propulsion: Practical Estimation of ...
Informed by applied research, including experimental and CFD techniques, this book provides guidance for the practical estimation of ship propulsive power for a range of ship types.
Anthony F. Molland, Stephen R. Turnock, Dominic A. Hudson, 2011
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Vehicle Propulsion Systems: Introduction to Modeling and ...
This text provides an introduction to the mathematical modeling and subsequent optimization of vehicle propulsion systems and their supervisory control algorithms.Automobiles are responsible for a substantial part of the world's consumption ...
Lino Guzzella, Antonio Sciarretta, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROPULSION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term propulsion is used in the context of the following news items.
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Israel's Defense Ministry Successfully Tests Missile Propulsion System
Israel said that the test launch of the missile propulsion system had been planned by the security establishment for a long time. Reuters. Shavit. The missile used ... «International Business Times, May 15»
2
No Fuel? No Problem. New Technology May Make Interplanetary …
Their colleagues at the Johnson Space Center recently tested an electromagnetic (EM) propulsion drive, which could replace traditional propellant during space ... «Science Times, May 15»
3
NASA funds NextSTEP deep space propulsion including 100 hour …
Selected advanced electric propulsion projects will develop propulsion technology systems in the 50- to 300-kilowatt range to meet the needs of a variety of ... «Next Big Future, Apr 15»
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NASA Awards Contract for Next Generation Electric Propulsion
The NEXT-C technology is an evolution of NSTAR ion propulsion technology developed by Glenn and employed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to propel ... «Space Ref, Apr 15»
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Step Aside, Rockets – Ion Engines Are Future of Space Travel
This can be of great benefit to commercial manufacturers of geostationary satellites, where electric propulsion can allow them to maneuver adding new ... «Discover Magazine, Mar 15»
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Dawn of a new era: the revolutionary ion engine that took spacecraft …
This can be of great benefit to commercial manufacturers of geostationary satellites, where electric propulsion can allow them to manoeuvre adding new ... «The Conversation UK, Mar 15»
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First satellites with all-electric propulsion call home
The launch of two new communications satellites may not seem like news these days, but it is when they're the first satellites with all-electric propulsion. Boeing ... «Gizmag, Mar 15»
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Boeing opens Propulsion South Carolina in North Charleston
Propulsion South Carolina is officially open for business in North Charleston, designing, engineering and assembling engine and nacelle parts for Boeing's 737 ... «Charleston Regional Business, Feb 15»
9
3D-Printed Octopus Robot Developed With Ultra-Fast Propulsion
Scientists have developed an octopus-like robot, which can zoom through water with ultra-fast propulsion and acceleration never before seen in man-made ... «NDTV, Feb 15»
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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Considers Building Mars …
With the Mars Curiosity rover mission under way, NASA is already looking at what they can do for the next mission. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is considering ... «Pioneer News, Jan 15»

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