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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A method of spacecraft propulsion (electric propulsion) that provides thrust by heating a (typically non-reactive) fluid. uncountable
2. 2
   A spacecraft that uses such method of propulsion. countable

Etymology

From resist + -o- + jet.

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