liquid rocket

noun — 2 senses

liquid rocket

noun

Etymology From liquid (“fuel”) + rocket.

1

A rocket that uses liquid propellants.

2

A rocket engine that uses liquid propellants.

Synonyms
liquid rocket engine, liquid-fueled rocket engine, liquid-fueled rocket
Related terms
solid rocket, solid rocket engine, solid-fueled rocket, solid-fueled rocket engine, solid fuel rocket, solid fuel rocket engine, hybrid rocket, hybrid rocket engine
Hypernyms
chemical rocket

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