Retropropulsion

Quick meaning: Retropropulsion is a noun meaning (astronautics) Backward propulsion, especially the use of rockets to brake or change direction.

Meaning

(astronautics) Backward propulsion, especially the use of rockets to brake or change direction.

More Meanings

1. Alternative form of retropulsion (“abnormal tendency to step backwards”).
2. Alternative form of retropulsion (“forcing something to move backwards or inwards”).

Example Sentences

Also, the retropropulsion of blood through the mitral valve caused a “gyration” of the heart at each beat; […]

Relative indications for surgery include: […] radiological evidence of spinal instability, complete vertebral collapse or retropropulsion of bone fragments […]

There was complete loss of automatic associated movements with lateropropulsion and retropropulsion to a degree rarely so complete in the juvenile form of parkinsonian disease.

‘This 80-year-old woman has Parkinson’s disease. Please assess the severity of the condition.’ […] It is probably a little dangerous to look for propulsion or retropropulsion (see Table 15.57).

Word Forms

• retropropulsions

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include retrorocket, propelment, pushback, posigrade, aerobraking, backstep.

Related Dictionary Tools