liquid rocket

English

Etymology

liquid (“fuel”) +‎ rocket

Noun

liquid rocket (plural liquid rockets)

  1. A rocket that uses liquid propellants
  2. A rocket engine that uses liquid propellants

Synonyms
  • (rocket engine): liquid rocket engine, liquid-fueled rocket engine
  • (rocket): liquid-fueled rocket

Hypernyms
  • solid rocket / solid rocket engine / solid-fueled rocket / solid-fueled rocket engine / solid fuel rocket / solid fuel rocket engine
  • hybrid rocket / hybrid rocket engine
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