flame trench

noun

flame trench

noun
1

Aerospace, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A diversion channel for rocket exhaust, directing it away from the launch pad, to prevent the exhaust from damaging the rocket or launch infrastructure.

Related terms
flame deflector, flame diverter, flame pit
Hypernyms
flame diverter, trench

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