ion engine

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Synonyms: pony engine, man engine

Antonyms: pony engine, man engine

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|space flight}} A type of spacecraft propulsion, whereby [[electric field]]s accelerate [[ion]]s out the exhaust to provide motive force.

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