research rocket
- noun
- /ˈriːsɜːrʧ ˈrɒkɪt/
- Specialized
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cohete de investigación
- During the experiment, the research rocket successfully reached the edge of space to gather valuable information.
Examples
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The Missile and Rocket Capabilities (Miroc) database currently covers the development and deployment history of over 600 research rockets, ballistic missiles, and space launch vehicles in dozens of countries.
Academic text (1998) -
What they thought was the first missile in a massive attack was actually a research rocket studying the Northern Lights.
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The scientists launched a research rocket to collect data on atmospheric conditions in the upper atmosphere.
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The university's latest project involved a research rocket that would test new propulsion technologies.
Synonyms
A rocket that flies to check equipment and systems
A small rocket that carries scientific instruments high into the atmosphere to collect data
A rocket launched to check how well it works
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Morphology
The meaning 'a rocket used to conduct experiments or tests' is directly derivable from combining 'research' (organized investigation) with 'rocket' (a rocket vehicle): 'research' functions as an attributive modifier specifying the rocket's purpose. This noun–noun compositional pattern is common and cross‑linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Research rocket is a simple image: a small rocket that carries instruments like a flying research lab into the sky to run experiments. Because scientists send it mainly 'to conduct experiments' or 'test' new ideas, the phrase means a rocket used for scientific tests.
