reaction engine

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Synonyms: traction engine, reaction engines

Antonyms: traction engine, reaction engines

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Noun

1. Any engine that generates [[thrust]] by expelling matter, especially hot gases produced by igniting a [[fuel]]; either a [[rocket engine]] or several types of [[jet engine]].

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