fremdrift

English translation: propulsion (fx electric propulsion); momentum;

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Danish term or phrase:fremdrift
English translation: propulsion (fx electric propulsion); momentum;
Entered by: Shaun Friel

08:47 Jul 6, 2004
Danish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Science - Physics
Danish term or phrase: fremdrift
et naturfænomen i fremdrift
gudrun steen-Andersen
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Explanation:
fremdrift - propulsion (fx electric propulsion); momentum;
(aeron.) thrust; (fig.) drive; initiative. These are the options given in my dictionary. Which one to use depends on the context.

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Shaun Friel
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Local time: 19:09
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4See options.
Shaun Friel
3wide-ranging
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Explanation:
fremdrift - propulsion (fx electric propulsion); momentum;
(aeron.) thrust; (fig.) drive; initiative. These are the options given in my dictionary. Which one to use depends on the context.



Shaun Friel
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:09
Native speaker of: English
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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
wide-ranging


Explanation:
This is just a suggestion. The word 'Fremdrift' suggests something that has an extensive impact. You could possibly translate the word by 'sweeping' or 'comprehensive'.

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