pogo oscillation
pogo oscillation · pogo oscillations
A dangerous oscillation in the fuel or structure of a rocket along the long axis…A dangerous oscillation in the fuel or structure of a rocket along the long axis induced by a surge in thrust.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A dangerous oscillation in the fuel or structure of a rocket along the long axis induced by a surge in thrust.
Origin
Pogo stick + oscillation; the pogo stick comparison being used to represent the longitudinPogo stick + oscillation; the pogo stick comparison being used to represent the longitudinal direction of the oscillation.
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Forms
plural: pogo oscillations| Singular | pogo oscillation |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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