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/pɹəˈpʌlʃən/ · noun
The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse..
However, nuclear propulsion provides a very high specific impulse and consistent, long duration energy source.
This propulsion provides an initial velocity for the vehicle in a short time span.
Solar-electric propulsion accelerates a spacecraft by means of a low-thrust ion jet.
Use propulsion when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Propulsion means The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse..
Common synonyms include actuation.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
However, nuclear propulsion provides a very high specific impulse and consistent, long duration energy source.
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