"ramscoop" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ramscoops [plural]
Etymology: Blend of ramjet + scoop. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|ramjet|scoop}} Blend of ramjet + scoop Head templates: {{en-noun}} ramscoop (plural ramscoops)
  1. (science fiction) A proposed space travel technology using enormous electromagnetic fields as a scoop to collect and compress hydrogen and trigger thermonuclear fusion, thus powering the vessel. Wikipedia link: ramscoop Categories (topical): Nuclear fusion, Science fiction

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