Whipple shield en · NOUN
Etymology
Devised by Fred Whipple.
Meanings
- A thin foil film attached to the outside of a spacecraft to reduce the impact of micrometeoroids.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whipple shields | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Dictionary
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