thermal rockets

A form of thermal rocket — a rocket that is powered by a thermal source, such as a nuclear-thermal rocket or a solar-thermal rocket or a rocket powered by an energy beam such as a laser or microwave beam

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of thermal rocket
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