"exhaust velocity" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: exhaust velocities [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} exhaust velocity (plural exhaust velocities)
  1. (aeronautics) The speed with which the exhaust gases leave the rocket engine. Categories (topical): Aeronautics, Rocketry
    Sense id: en-exhaust_velocity-en-noun-cF34b2dY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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