thrust bucket

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Synonyms: rust bucket

Antonyms: rust bucket

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|rocketry}} A [[reduction]] in [[thrust]] performed by some [[launch vehicle]]s when approaching [[max Q]], in order to reduce [[aerodynamic]] [[stress]]es on the vehicle's [[structure]].

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