repulsor

/ˈrɛpjʊlsɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or field that repels or deflects objects or particles, often used in science fiction to describe a means of propulsion or force field.

“In the Star Wars universe, the Jedi use a repulsor to levitate their starfighters.”

2. noun

In some cases, a repulsor can also refer to a device that creates a localized area of repulsion, often used in engineering or scientific applications.

“Researchers developed a repulsor to test the behavior of particles in a magnetic field.”

Synonyms

  • deflector
  • repeller

Antonyms

  • attractor
  • tractor