retropropulsion

Betekenis (Engels)

1. Backward propulsion, especially the use of rockets to brake or change direction.
2. Alternative form of retropulsion (“abnormal tendency to step backwards”).
3. Alternative form of retropulsion (“forcing something to move backwards or inwards”).

Sinonieme

retropulsion

Vertalings

rétropropulsion

retropropulsión

Etimologie (Engels)

From retro- + propulsion.