Propulsion

//pɹəˈpʌlʃən//

Word Type

Noun

The word "propulsion" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

astronaut propulsion unit gravitational propulsion jet propulsion nonpropulsion overpropulsion propulsionless retropropulsion

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

act deed force human action human activity

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Related Terms

Related Terms

drive force impulse propel propulsive push

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