interstage

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Synonyms: interstate, interstice, intestate, interspace, understage, interpage, centerstage

Antonyms: interstate, interstice, intestate, interspace, understage, interpage, centerstage

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|rocketry}} The structure, generally containing mechanical components and [[instrument]]s but no [[engine]]s or [[fuel tank]]s, connecting the top of a [[stage]] of a multistage [[rocket]] to the bottom of the stage above it.
2. {{lb|en|military}} The components of a multistage [[thermonuclear weapon]] which channel the radiation produced by the [[primary]]'s [[fission]] explosion so as to trigger the [[implosion]] of the [[secondary]] and ignite a [[fusion]] explosion in the secondary's fusion fuel.

Adjective

1. Between [[stage]]s.

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