retropulsion Definition
- 1the act of driving or forcing something backwards
- 2a medical condition where the body is propelled backward uncontrollably
Using retropulsion: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "retropulsion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The retropulsion of the rocket was intentional.
Example
The patient experienced retropulsion due to Parkinson's disease.
retropulsion Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for retropulsion
- propulsion backwards
- backward thrust
- backward force
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Summary: retropulsion in Brief
Retropulsion [re-truh-puhl-shuhn] refers to the act of driving or forcing something backwards. It can also describe a medical condition where the body is propelled backward uncontrollably, as in Parkinson's disease.
