deboost

deboost
\(ˈ)dē, də̇ˌ\ noun
Etymology: de- + boost (I)
: the process of slowing down a spacecraft

before deboost into low orbit — C.J.Sitomer


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  • deboost — de·boost …   English syllables

  • de|boost — «dee BOOST», verb, noun. –v.i. to reduce the thrust of a spacecraft or missile in flight, especially in order to lower the orbiting altitude of a spacecraft or to slow down a warhead before impact: »This combination would prevent anti ballistic… …   Useful english dictionary

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