an engine, as a jet or rocket engine, that generates thrust by the reaction to an ejected stream of hot exhaust gases, ions, etc.
reaction engine
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reaction engine
noun
An engine that develops thrust by the focused expulsion of matter, especially ignited fuel gases.
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