electric propulsion

collocation in English

meaningsofelectricandpropulsion

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electric
adjective
uk
/iˈlek.trɪk/us
/iˈlek.trɪk/
using electricity ...
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propulsion
noun[U]
uk
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/us
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/
a force that pushes ...
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(Definition ofelectricandpropulsionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Howeverelectricpropulsiontechnology is the most developed.
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It seems to me thatelectricpropulsionholds immediate possibilities for the next ten to fifteen years, especially in the context of the fuel crisis.
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Another new feature is the combined gas andelectricpropulsionsystem.
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On the railways there was massive investment in new technology, with the change from steam toelectricpropulsion.
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Much of the work on satellite technology also con- tributes to the development ofelectricpropulsion and it is not possible to isolate work on electrical propulsion as such.
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At this point it would begin to accelerate usingelectricpropulsion.
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Liquid nitrogen propulsion may also be incorporated in hybrid systems, e.g., batteryelectricpropulsionand fuel tanks to recharge the batteries.
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Some of the permitted vehicles are equipped withelectricpropulsion.
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He then starts the first phase of his new locomotives using both steam andelectricpropulsion.
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Cars equipped withelectricpropulsionhave an engine which turns a generator for providing electricity for the traction motors.
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This earth-hauling truck is driven by anelectricpropulsionsystem composed by two independent electric motors.
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This was the first use ofelectricpropulsionas the interplanetary propulsion system on a science mission.
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At around 1890,electricpropulsionbecame practical and replaced both the horse and the cable and the number of traction lines on rails expanded exponentially.
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There is still no appendage that addresses safety related aspects ofelectricpropulsionand storage systems.
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Whenelectricpropulsionbecame practical, most street railways were electrified.
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It is one of several types of spacecraftelectricpropulsionsystems.
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