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ion propulsion — noun : propulsion of a body by the forces resulting from the rearward discharge of a stream of ionized particles * * * Rocketry. a projected type of propulsion for vehicles in outer space, the exhaust consisting of positive ions and negative… … Useful english dictionary
Ion thruster — An ion thruster is a form of electric propulsion used for spacecraft propulsion that creates thrust by accelerating ions. Ion thrusters are characterized by how they accelerate the ions, using either electrostatic or electromagnetic force.… … Wikipedia
ion engine — noun a type of reaction propulsion engine to propel rockets in space; a stream of positive ions is accelerated to a high velocity by an electric field • Hypernyms: ↑reaction propulsion engine, ↑reaction engine * * * noun : a jet engine deriving… … Useful english dictionary
ion rocket — noun : ion engine * * * ion rocket, a rocket propelled by ion propulsion … Useful english dictionary
Ion wind — Ion wind, ionic wind, or coronal wind is a stream of ionized fluid generated by a strong electric field. Francis Hauksbee, curator of instruments for the Royal Society of London, made the earliest report of electric wind in 1709.[1] Myron… … Wikipedia
propulsion — [prə pul′shən] n. [< L propulsus, pp. of propellere (see PROPEL) + ION] 1. a propelling or being propelled 2. something that propels; propelling or driving force propulsive adj. propulsory … English World dictionary
ion engine — ☆ ion engine n. a reaction engine, as for space vehicles, that uses for propulsion a stream of ionized atoms or molecules, accelerated by an electrostatic field * * * … Universalium
ion engine — ☆ ion engine n. a reaction engine, as for space vehicles, that uses for propulsion a stream of ionized atoms or molecules, accelerated by an electrostatic field … English World dictionary
Propulsion ionique — Un test de moteur ionique Un moteur à ions est basé sur l accélération de particules chargées (les ions) via un champ électrostatique. Sommaire 1 Principe physique … Wikipédia en Français
Ion Engine — Ionized atoms, such as cesium atoms, are accelerated to high velocity in an electrostatic field, and allowed to escape from the rear of the engine. This type of engine can reach high velocity. In 1998 a satellite using an Ion Engine was… … The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
