propulsion

[ pruh-puhl-shuhn ]

/ prəˈpʌl ʃən /

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noun

the act or process of propelling.

the state of being propelled.

a means of propelling; propelling force, impulse, etc.

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Origin of propulsion

1605–15; <Latin prōpuls(us) (past participle of prōpellere to propel) + -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM propulsion

pro·pul·sive

[pruh-puhl-siv], /prəˈpʌl sɪv/, pro·pul·so·ry, adjective

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The Celera 500L, according to Chief Technology Officer David Bogue, is “designed for maximum aerodynamic efficiency, and is coupled with a very effective propulsion system.”
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It might not sound like much, but Benkoski and his team just demonstrated solar thermal propulsion, a previously theoretical type of rocket engine that is powered by the Sun’s heat.
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The rest of the partnerships, from artificial lunar regolith to radio-frequency propulsion, can be read about at this NASA post.
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Among the many areas of investment where Deloitte anticipates continued growth over the next decade, for example, is electric propulsion systems and aircraft, urban air mobility and fully automated flight decks.
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Other far-out ideas include building and launching a lens-like spacecraft that focuses sunlight onto an asteroid’s surface, thus creating a makeshift propulsion system from vaporized dust.
The World’s Space Agencies Are on a Quest to Deflect a (Harmless) Asteroid|Jason Dorrier|September 27, 2020|Singularity Hub
Both these competitors flew the Farman biplane with the 50 horse-power Gnome motor as propulsive power.
A History of Aeronautics|E. Charles Vivian
When we think of such habits, the union of habit with desire and with propulsive power is forced upon us.
Human Nature and Conduct|John Dewey
The habit is propulsive and moves anyway toward some end, or result, whether it is projected as an end-in-view or not.
Human Nature and Conduct|John Dewey
The event added new strength to his propulsive powers and doubly nerved him to meet the fiery trials in reserve for him.
Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution|L. Carroll Judson
Its submerged control was bad, but its electric propulsive system worked well.
The Submarine in War and Peace|Simon Lake

British Dictionary definitions for propulsion

propulsion

/ (prəˈpʌlʃən) /

noun

the act of propelling or the state of being propelled

a propelling force

Derived forms of propulsion

propulsive (prəˈpʌlsɪv) or propulsory, adjective

Word Origin for propulsion

C15: from Latin prōpellere to propel

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Medical definitions for propulsion

propulsion

[ prə-pŭl′shən ]

n.

A driving or propelling force.

The leaning or falling forward characteristic of the festination of Parkinsonism.

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