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Italian

propulsione

/propulˈsjoːne/noun · feminineC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 17,752

Meaning

propulsion

  • the act or process of driving or pushing forward; driving force

In a sentence

I ricercatori hanno sviluppato un nuovo sistema di propulsione per satelliti.

Researchers have developed a new propulsion system for satellites.

Questa nave non utilizza la tradizionale propulsione a elica.

This ship does not use traditional propeller propulsion.

Come funziona la propulsione a razzo nello spazio?

How does rocket propulsion work in space?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
propulsionefeminine · singular
propulsionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Commonly used in scientific, technical, or engineering contexts.

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