El motor a reacción
Example: El motor a reacción hace que el avión vuele rápido.
Definition
"El motor a reacción" is a type of engine that propels an aircraft by expelling fast-moving jets of air or exhaust gases, enabling the airplane to fly at high speeds. It is essential for modern jet planes and is known for its powerful thrust.
Etymology
The term "el motor a reacción" comes from Spanish, where "motor" means engine and "a reacción" refers to the reaction principle based on Newton's third law of motion. Did you know? The concept of reaction engines dates back to early rocket and jet propulsion theories developed in the 20th century.
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"El motor a reacción" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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