hybrid rocket

Noun

 * 1) a bipropellant rocket engine (rocket motor) which uses propellants that are in two different states, typically liquid and solid, which when reacted, create exhaust gases suitable for rocket propulsion.
 * 2) a vehicle (rocket) propelled by a hybrid rocket engine

Synonyms

 * hybrid rocket engine

Hypernyms

 * chemical rocket

Related terms

 * solid rocket / solid rocket engine / solid-fueled rocket / solid-fueled rocket engine
 * liquid rocket / liquid rocket engine / liquid-fueled rocket / liquid-fueled rocket engine