jet propulsion

Noun

The propulsion of a body by reaction to the ejection of a high-speed jet of gas or other fluid.

ریشه

From the English words 'jet' and 'propulsion'. 'Jet' comes from the Latin 'iectus' meaning 'a throwing, a throw', and 'propulsion' comes from the Latin 'propellere' meaning 'to drive forward'.

مثال

• Jet propulsion is used in both airplanes and rockets.
• The squid uses jet propulsion to move quickly through the water.
• Jet propulsion technology has advanced significantly in the past few decades.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Jet propulsion technology Jet propulsion system Jet propulsion laboratory