reaction propulsion

/riˌækʃən prəˌpʌlʃən/

Definitions of reaction propulsion

1. noun

   propulsion that results from the ejection at high velocity of a mass of gas to which the vehicle reacts with an equal and opposite momentum
   types:

   jet propulsion

   propulsion by means of the discharge of a jet of fluid toward the rear

   rocket propulsion

   reaction propulsion using stored oxygen for combustion; used where there is insufficient atmospheric oxygen

   type of:

   propulsion

   a propelling force