solid rocket

Noun

Meaning

(astronautics) A rocket engine (rocket motor) that uses a solid propellant that, when combusted, generates gases which are used for rocket propulsion.

(astronautics) A rocket that uses such an engine.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

SRM SRE solid rocket motor solid rocket engine solid-fueled rocket engine solid-fueled rocket motor solid-fueled rocket

Related terms

hybrid rocket liquid rocket liquid-fueled rocket engine liquid-fueled rocket liquid rocket engine hybrid rocket engine

Examples

There was a lot of light and a lot of rumbling and vibration, especially the first minute or minute-and-a-half. And then after about two minutes, when the solid rocket boosters separated, the ride got a lot smoother. Ellen Ochoa

Close letter words and terms

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