Retrofired: meaning, definitions and examples
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retrofired
[ ˌrɛtroʊˈfaɪərd ]
aeroengineering
Retrofired refers to the process of firing a rocket or engine in the opposite direction to slow down or change its trajectory. This is often used in space missions to adjust the orbit of spacecraft or vehicles.
Examples of usage
- The satellite retrofired its engines to achieve a stable orbit.
- During reentry, the spacecraft retrofired to decrease its speed.
- To avoid collision, the crew decided to retrofire the thrusters.
Translations
Translations of the word "retrofired" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retroativo
🇮🇳 पूर्ववर्ती
🇩🇪 retrofiziert
🇮🇩 retrofired
🇺🇦 ретрофіруваний
🇵🇱 retrofired
🇯🇵 レトロファイアード
🇫🇷 rétroactif
🇪🇸 retroactivo
🇹🇷 geriye dönük
🇰🇷 레트로파이어드
🇸🇦 رجعي
🇨🇿 retroaktivní
🇸🇰 retrospektívny
🇨🇳 追溯的
🇸🇮 retroaktiven
🇮🇸 afturvirkandi
🇰🇿 кері әсер ететін
🇬🇪 რეტროაქტიური
🇦🇿 geri təsir edən
🇲🇽 retroactivo
Etymology
The term 'retrofired' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'retro-' and the verb 'fire'. The prefix 'retro-' comes from Latin, meaning 'backward' or 'in reverse', while 'fire' comes from Old English 'fyr', meaning to ignite or discharge rockets or projectiles. The use of 'retrofiring' became prominent with the advancement of aerospace technology, particularly during the mid-20th century when space exploration became a significant endeavor. As rockets and spacecraft were developed, the need for precise control over their motion led to the adoption of this term. Retrofiring is especially critical in space missions, where the ability to adjust velocity and direction can be vital for successful navigation and operation in space environments.