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specific impulses

specific impulses is the plural of specific impulse.

Meaning of specific impulse

Noun

specific impulse (plural specific impulses)

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

Questions about specific impulses

What is specific impulses the plural of?
Specific impulses is the plural of specific impulse.

Words near specific impulses in the dictionary

  1. specific heat capacity
  2. specific heats
  3. specific humidities
  4. specific humidity
  5. specific impulse
  6. specific impulses
  7. specific language impairment
  8. specific language impairments
  9. specific leaf area
  10. specific leaf areas
  11. specific name

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