resistojet en · NOUN
Etymology
From resist + -o- + jet.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A method of spacecraft propulsion (electric propulsion) that provides thrust by heating a (typically non-reactive) fluid, using an electric resistance heater.
- (countable, qualifier:space flight) A spacecraft that uses such method of propulsion.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| resistojets | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| resisto-jet | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
electric propulsion · arcjet · Hall-effect thruster · electric rocket · electric thruster · nuclear-electric rocket