resistojet

English

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) A method of spacecraft propulsion (electric propulsion) that provides thrust by heating a (typically non-reactive) fluid.
  • (countable) A spacecraft that uses such method of propulsion.

Etymology

Affix from English resist + English jet.

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jet

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