rockoon Meaning & Definition
/ɹɒˈkuːn/
What Does Rockoon Mean?
Rockoon is a noun that means A rocket, powered by solid fuel, that is not lit while on the ground but first carried into the upper atmosphere by a gas-filled balloon, then separated from the balloon and automatically ignited to allow it to achieve a higher altitude.
Rockoon: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹɒˈkuːn/ |
| Plural | rockoons |
Rockoon Definition (Noun)
- A rocket, powered by solid fuel, that is not lit while on the ground but first carried into the upper atmosphere by a gas-filled balloon, then separated from the balloon and automatically ignited to allow it to achieve a higher altitude.
Synonyms of Rockoon
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Rockoon synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
rockoon (plural rockoons)
Origin of Rockoon
Blend of rocket + balloon.