Impulse and Thrust

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Impulse

Impulse noun - The act of applying force suddenly.

Usage example: the impulse knocked him over

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Thrust is a synonym for impulse in force topic. In some cases you can use "Thrust" instead a noun "Impulse", when it comes to topics like throb, impelling force.

Nearby Words: impulsive, impulsively, impulsion, impulsing, impulsed

Thrust

Thrust noun - The force used in pushing.

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Impulse is a synonym for thrust in force topic. You can use "Impulse" instead a noun "Thrust", if it concerns topics such as impelling force.

Nearby Word: thrusting

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high	high impulse	high thrust
pure	pure impulse	pure thrust
original	original impulse	original thrust
initial	initial impulse	initial thrust
Other adjectives: single, strong, powerful, constant, weak, moral, unexpected, extra, basic.

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VASIMR / Electric Propulsion - a spaceship driven by VAriable Specific-Impulse Magnetoplasma Rockets, a type of electromagnetic plasma engine which heats propellant and ionizes it before accelerating it out through magnetic fields to generate thrust.

Source: Cool Starship

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