How do you pronounce propulsion?

propulsion is pronounced as /prəˈpʌlʃən/.

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propulsion

🚀propulsion

noun

/prəˈpʌlʃən/

propriety propulsive

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Meaning

The action of driving or pushing something forward.

The action of driving or pushing forward.

Example Sentences

The ship uses nuclear energy for propulsion.

Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.

Synonyms

drive, thrust, force, momentum, push, acceleration

Entry 1

drive, thrust, force, momentum, push

Entry 2

thrust, acceleration

Antonyms

inertia, stagnation, halt

Entry 1

inertia, stagnation, halt

Entry 2

inertia, stagnation

Collocations

jet propulsion, rocket propulsion, nuclear propulsion, means of propulsion

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