propulsion unit

collocation in English

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propulsion
noun[U]
uk
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/us
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/
a force that pushes ...
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unit
noun
uk
/ˈjuː.nɪt/us
/ˈjuː.nɪt/
a single thing or a separate part of ...
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(Definition ofpropulsionandunitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I am not aware of any attempt to use hydrogen peroxide as a source of energy in any industrialpropulsionunit.
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The development of any reactor, and particularly one designed as a marinepropulsionunit, is essentially a long-term process.
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The updating will require not just a newpropulsionunitbut better propulsion mechanisms, a replacement sonar, replacement electronics and the solution of certain auxiliary supply problems.
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The aggregate module was 1.2m long and 2.7m diameter and contained thepropulsionunit.
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The only way to stop the ship is to manually shut down thepropulsionunit.
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When not in use, thepropulsionunitwater intakes are closed off with armoured covers to prevent damage during digging operations.
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Ego, however, slowly reforms from a few surviving particles and repairs thepropulsionunit.
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He saw a need for a cheap low-poweredpropulsionunitfor ultralight aircraft.
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Two 13ftm 2 diameter controllable pitch propellers, combined with a retractable and rotatable bowpropulsionunit, give the ship high maneuverability.
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On the top surface is a dish antenna, and apropulsionunitprotrudes from the bottom.
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Thepropulsionunitis a turbofan engine.
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Gas turbines have become the main propulsion units for surface ships.
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The possible advantages of relatively simple submarines powered by conventional propulsion units are still very much in our thoughts.
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These figures do not include indirect exports or complete propulsion units, which are not separately recorded.
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There have been developments in propulsion units for satellites.
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Therefore, in parallel with all the work going on into the development of economic propulsion units, we have been carrying out detailed investigations on safety measures for such ships.
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The drive system including the all-wheel drive, multiple gearboxes, and the water propulsion units was complex and needed a lot of maintenance.
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The exhibits include the full bridge of a destroyer and two torpedo propulsion units.
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