nuclear-electric propulsion

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nuclear-electric propulsion [′nü·klē·ər i¦lek·trik prə‚pəl·shən]

(aerospace engineering)

A system of propulsion utilizing a nuclear reactor to generate electricity which is then used in an electric propulsion system or as a heat source for the working fluid.

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