English Dictionary

resistojet

noun

(uncountable) A method of spacecraft propulsion (electric propulsion) that provides thrust by heating a (typically non-reactive) fluid. / (countable) A spacecraft that uses such method of propulsion.

The resistojet is a type of rocket engine that uses electrical energy to heat and ionize a propellant.

意味（1）

(uncountable) A method of spacecraft propulsion (electric propulsion) that provides thrust by heating a (typically non-reactive) fluid.

意味（2）

(countable) A spacecraft that uses such method of propulsion.