hybrid rocket

English

noun
Definitions
  • a bipropellant rocket engine (rocket motor) which uses propellants that are in two different states, typically liquid and solid, which when reacted, create exhaust gases suitable for rocket propulsion.
  • a vehicle (rocket) propelled by a hybrid rocket engine

Etymology

Compound from English hybrid (fuel) + English rocket.

Origin

English

rocket

Gloss

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms