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propulsion

propulsion definition

pro·pul·sion (prə pul′s̸hən)

noun

a propelling or being propelled
something that propels; propelling or driving force

Etymology: < L propulsus, pp. of propellere (see propel) + -ion

Related Forms:

propulsive pro·pul′·sive adjective or propulsory pro·pul′·sory

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