ramscoop

English

Etymology

Blend of ramjet +‎ scoop.

Noun

ramscoop (plural ramscoops)

  1. (science fiction) A proposed space travel technology using enormous electromagnetic fields as a scoop to collect and compress hydrogen and trigger thermonuclear fusion, thus powering the vessel.

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