solid rocket
nounEtymology From solid + rocket.
1
Aerospace, Astronautics, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A rocket engine (rocket motor) that uses a solid propellant that, when combusted, generates gases which are used for rocket propulsion.
2
Aerospace, Astronautics, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A rocket that uses such an engine.
- Synonyms
- solid rocket engine, solid-fueled rocket engine, solid rocket motor, solid-fueled rocket motor, solid-fueled rocket
- Derived terms
- solid rocket booster
- Related terms
- hybrid rocket, hybrid rocket engine, hybrid rocket motor, liquid rocket, liquid rocket engine, liquid-fueled rocket, liquid-fueled rocket engine, liquid fuel rocket, liquid fuel rocket engine
- Hypernyms
- chemical rocket