English Explanatory Dictionary

ramscoop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

ramscoop ramscoops

Etymology

Blend of ramjet + scoop.

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