throttleable
adjective
throt·tle·able
ˈthrä-tᵊl-ə-bəl 
: capable of having the thrust varied
—used of a rocket engine
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Faster refreshing screens with throttleable rates, always on standby screens, brighter vibrant colours, and more are all on deck ready to step up to the plate.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021
Landing on the Moon required large fuel tanks, landing legs, and most importantly, a large throttleable engine.
—Frank O’Brien, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2020
Ewan Spence, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021
Landing on the Moon required large fuel tanks, landing legs, and most importantly, a large throttleable engine.
—Frank O’Brien, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2020
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“Throttleable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throttleable. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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