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Definition of Reaction engine
1. Noun. A jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream.
Generic synonyms: Engine
Specialized synonyms: Ion Engine, Jet Engine
Definition of Reaction engine
1. Noun. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reaction Engine
Literary usage of Reaction engine
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Electrical Engineer (1893)
"A "Revolting reaction engine. ... reaction engine " has been devised by Mr. A.
Morton, of Glasgow. One of two engines completed has been tested by Prof. ..."
2. A French-English Military Technical Dictionary by Cornélis De Witt Willcox (1899)
"... d quadruple détente, quadruple expansion engine; — d reaction, reaction engine;
d quadruple expansion, quadruple expansion engine; à rotation, rotative, ..."
3. A Dictionary of Science, Literature, & Art: Comprising the Definitions and by George William Cox (1867)
"... through the medium of which the power may be transmitted, or it MV consist of
a reaction engine, ..."
4. Technological Dictionary: English-Spanish and Spanish-English of Words and by Néstor Ponce de León (1920)
"... engine — oscilante, reciprocating engine, reciprocating machine. — dt presión
atmosférica, atmospheric engine. — de reacción, reaction engine. ..."
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