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rocketry

 
Dictionary: rock·et·ry   (rŏk'ĭ-trē) pronunciation
 
n.

The science and technology of rocket design, construction, and flight.


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n. 1. the branch of science that deals with rockets and rocket propulsion.

2. the use of rockets.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the branch of engineering science that studies rocket design and operation


 
 

 

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