reaction engine

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Noun reaction engine has 1 sense

reaction-propulsion engine, reaction engine - a jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream
--₁ is a kind of engine
--₁ has particulars: ion engine; jet engine

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Reaction Engine

Noun

1. A type of engine that produces thrust by expelling the fuel out of the engine in the form of a high-speed jet of reactive gases, such as a jet engine or a rocket engine.

Sample sentence: The modern aircraft is equipped with a powerful reaction engine, allowing it to fly at incredible speeds.

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