multistage

English

Etymology

From multi- +‎ stage.

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Adjective

multistage

  1. Having more than one step or phase.
  2. (astronautics, of a rocket) Composed of multiple detachable parts.
    The multistage rocket dropped off its first stage successfully rather than carrying the extra weight higher.

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