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noun
A rocket with a nuclear reactor aboard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: aerospace, astronautics, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
A rocket where a nuclear process, especially an on-board fission reactor, enables thrust to be produced.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: aerospace, astronautics, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
a rocket engine in which a nuclear reactor is used to heat a propellant
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: rocket, rocket engine
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