liquid rocket

English

Etymology

From liquid (“fuel”) +‎ rocket.

Noun

liquid rocket (plural liquid rockets)

  1. A rocket that uses liquid propellants.
  2. A rocket engine that uses liquid propellants.

Synonyms

  • (rocket engine): liquid rocket engine, liquid-fueled rocket engine
  • (rocket): liquid-fueled rocket

Hypernyms

  • solid rocket / solid rocket engine / solid-fueled rocket / solid-fueled rocket engine / solid fuel rocket / solid fuel rocket engine
  • hybrid rocket / hybrid rocket engine

Translations

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