ion propulsion

or ionic propulsion

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noun

Rocketry. a projected type of propulsion for vehicles in outer space, the exhaust consisting of positive ions and negative electrons repelled from the vehicle by electrostatic forces, resulting in a very high exhaust velocity.

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Words nearby ion propulsion

ionosonde, ionosphere, ionospheric wave, ionotropic receptor, ionotropy, ion propulsion, ion rocket, iontophoresis, ion trap, I.O.O.F., iopamidol

How to use ion propulsion in a sentence

It is adopting technology—in rocket propulsion, composite construction, and aerodynamic refinements—already in use elsewhere.
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These mostly focus on propulsion and transport, but 4M is a different concept.
Luxembourg and China Team Up on Private Mission to the Moon|Matthew R. Francis|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I have previously drawn attention to the cargo aboard Flight 370, which included a large consignment of lithium-ion batteries.
The Flight 370 Zombie Theory Rises From the Dead|Clive Irving|June 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Last week it made five recommendations directed at the testing and certification of lithium-ion batteries.
NTSB Doesn’t Think the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Is Safe Enough to Fly|Clive Irving|May 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Lithium-ion batteries will further increase underwater performance.
Tomorrow’s Stealthy Subs Could Sink America’s Navy|Bill Sweetman|May 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A merry, happy time the children had, and on reaching Ion the little ones were ready for their supper and bed.
Elsie's Vacation and After Events|Martha Finley
At Ion Grandma Elsie lay quietly sleeping, her three daughters watching over her with tenderest care and solicitude.
Elsie's Vacation and After Events|Martha Finley
In other words, five hydrogen ions passed to the right, while one chloride ion passed to the left.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
That is, different concentrations of hydrogen-ion or of hydroxide-ion are required to change their colors.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
The second table gives, similarly, the concentrations of hydroxide-ion required to produce the changes of tint indicated.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz