The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology. 2014.
ion engine — ☆ ion engine n. a reaction engine, as for space vehicles, that uses for propulsion a stream of ionized atoms or molecules, accelerated by an electrostatic field * * * … Universalium
ion engine — ☆ ion engine n. a reaction engine, as for space vehicles, that uses for propulsion a stream of ionized atoms or molecules, accelerated by an electrostatic field … English World dictionary
ion engine — noun a type of reaction propulsion engine to propel rockets in space; a stream of positive ions is accelerated to a high velocity by an electric field • Hypernyms: ↑reaction propulsion engine, ↑reaction engine * * * noun : a jet engine deriving… … Useful english dictionary
ion engine — /ˈaɪən ɛndʒən/ (say uyuhn enjuhn) noun a rocket engine the propelling force of which is obtained by the discharge at the rear of electrostatically accelerated charged positive ions. Compare plasma engine …
ion engine — noun Date: 1958 a reaction engine deriving thrust from the ejection of a stream of ionized particles … New Collegiate Dictionary
ion engine — noun a type of spacecraft propulsion, whereby electric fields accelerate ions out the exhaust to provide motive force … Wiktionary
Ion thruster — An ion thruster is a form of electric propulsion used for spacecraft propulsion that creates thrust by accelerating ions. Ion thrusters are characterized by how they accelerate the ions, using either electrostatic or electromagnetic force.… … Wikipedia
engine — Synonyms and related words: AC motor, Corliss engine, Otto engine, Wankel engine, aeromotor, air engine, alembic, anvil, apparatus, appliance, arc jet engine, axial flow turbojet, beam engine, bearings, blowing engine, boiler, caldron, cam, cam… … Moby Thesaurus
engine — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. motor, machine; device; engine of war. See arms, instrumentality, power. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A machine for transforming power] Syn. motor, power plant, dynamo, generator, turbine, diesel engine,… … English dictionary for students
ion rocket — noun : ion engine * * * ion rocket, a rocket propelled by ion propulsion … Useful english dictionary
