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Shkadov thrusters

Shkadov thrusters is the plural of Shkadov thruster.

Meaning of Shkadov thruster

Noun

Shkadov thruster (plural Shkadov thrusters)

  1. A hypothetical megastructure consisting of a gargantuan statite used to redirect the radiation pressure of a star, generating a net thrust which slowly accelerates the whole system in the direction of the statite.
    Synonyms:
    Shkadov drive

Questions about Shkadov thrusters

What is Shkadov thrusters the plural of?
Shkadov thrusters is the plural of Shkadov thruster.

Words near Shkadov thrusters in the dictionary

  1. SHJ
  2. Shkadov
  3. Shkadov drive
  4. Shkadov drives
  5. Shkadov thruster
  6. Shkadov thrusters
  7. shkalik
  8. shkaliks
  9. shkatulkalite
  10. shkedei marak
  11. Shklov

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