solid rocket
English
Noun
solid rocket (plural solid rockets)
- A rocket engine (rocket motor) that uses a solid propellant that, when combusted, generates gases which are used for rocket propulsion.
- A rocket that uses such an engine
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Translations
rocket engine
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rocket
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Related terms
- hybrid rocket / hybrid rocket engine / hybrid rocket motor
- liquid rocket / liquid rocket engine / liquid-fueled rocket / liquid-fueled rocket engine / liquid fuel rocket / liquid fuel rocket engine
References
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