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Definition of Ion engine
1. Noun. A type of reaction-propulsion engine to propel rockets in space; a stream of positive ions is accelerated to a high velocity by an electric field.
Definition of Ion engine
1. Noun. (space science) a type of spacecraft propulsion, whereby electric fields accelerate ions out the exhaust to provide motive force ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ion Engine
Literary usage of Ion engine
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Manual of the Steam Engine and Other Prime Movers by William John Macquorn Rankine (1870)
"The space between the two pistons communicates with the condenser, and is a
partial vacuum at all times. 357. Doable pi.ion Engine. ..."
2. Transactions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1920)
"... to develop an internal combus‘ion engine of the automobile type which, with
the same power, would have less internal friction than the Diesel engine. ..."
3. Journal of the New England Water Works Association by New England Water Works Association (1918)
"... s-'ion Engine. Capacity, gallons per day 30 000 000 20 000 000 Total head,
feet 206 288.3 Steam pressure, pounds, gage 150 160 Superheat, ..."
4. A Manual of the Steam Engine and Other Prime Movers by William John Macquorn Rankine (1870)
"The space between the two pistons communicates with the condenser, and is a
partial vacuum at all times. 357. Doable pi.ion Engine. ..."
5. Transactions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1920)
"... to develop an internal combus‘ion engine of the automobile type which, with
the same power, would have less internal friction than the Diesel engine. ..."
6. Journal of the New England Water Works Association by New England Water Works Association (1918)
"... s-'ion Engine. Capacity, gallons per day 30 000 000 20 000 000 Total head,
feet 206 288.3 Steam pressure, pounds, gage 150 160 Superheat, ..."
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