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multistage

[ muhl-ti-steyj ]

adjective

  1. (of a rocket or guided missile) having more than one stage.

multistage

/ ˈmʌltɪˌsteɪdʒ /

adjective

  1. (of a rocket or missile) having several stages, each of which can be jettisoned after it has burnt out
  2. (of a turbine, compressor, or supercharger) having more than one rotor
  3. (of any process or device) having more than one stage

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Word History and Origins

Origin of multistage1

First recorded in 1900–05; multi- + stage

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