specific impulse

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specific impulse

Noun

specific impulse (plural specific impulses)

The ratio of the thrust produced by a rocket or other jet engine to the rate of use of propellant.

Synonyms

Isp (abbreviation)

Translations

ratio of thrust

Finnish: ominaisimpulssi
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