brennschluss
/ˈbɹɛnʃlʊs/
brennschluss is the alternative letter-case form of Brennschluss.
Noun capitalized: Brennschluss
Brennschluss (plural Brennschlüsse)
- The moment in the path of a rocket when the fuel burns out, after which it continues its ballistic trajectory under only the forces of gravity and air resistance (if present).
- The white line, abruptly, has stopped its climb. That would be fuel cutoff, end of burning, what’s their word... Brennschluss. We don’t have one. Or else it’s classified.1973, Thomas Pynchon, Gravity's Rainbow
Forms of brennschluss
| plural | Brennschlüsse |
|---|---|
| alternative form | brennschluss |
Origin of brennschluss
Borrowed from German Brennschluss.
Questions about brennschluss
- What does brennschluss mean?
- Brennschluss means the moment in the path of a rocket when the fuel burns out, after which it continues its ballistic trajectory under only the forces of gravity and air resistance (if present).
- What is brennschluss the alternative letter-case form of?
- Brennschluss is the alternative letter-case form of Brennschluss.
- What part of speech is brennschluss?
- Brennschluss is a noun.
- How do you pronounce brennschluss?
- Brennschluss is pronounced /ˈbɹɛnʃlʊs/.
- What is the plural of brennschluss?
- The plural of brennschluss is Brennschlüsse.
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