multistage en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *moltos Latin multus Latin multīder. Middle English multi- English multi- English stage English multistage From multi- + stage.
Meanings
- Having more than one step or phase.
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(of a rocket) Composed of multiple detachable parts.
The multistage rocket dropped off its first stage successfully rather than carrying the extra weight higher.
Translations (6)
ru многоэта́пный (having more than one step or phase) · pl wielostopniowy (having more than one step or phase) · fr multiétage (astronautics: of a rocket with detachable parts) · ru многоступе́нчатый (astronautics: of a rocket with detachable parts) · de mehrstufig (astronautics: of a rocket with detachable parts) · bg многостепенен (having more than one step or phase)