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ion engine

 

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Noun ion engine has 1 sense
  1. ion engine - 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
    --1 is a kind of
    reaction-propulsion engine, reaction engine

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Ion Engine

Description:

An ion engine is a type of propulsion system that generates thrust by emitting highly charged particles, called ions, at high velocities. This technology is commonly used in space exploration for its efficiency and long-duration capabilities.

Sample sentences:

  • The ion engine enabled the spacecraft to achieve unprecedented speeds in deep space.
  • Scientists are investigating the potential of ion engines for future interplanetary missions.
  • The spacecraft's ion engine consumed a tiny amount of fuel compared to traditional rocket engines.

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