jettisonable
/ˈdʒɛtɪsənəbəl/
adjective
- Capable of being thrown away or discarded, especially from a moving vehicle or vessel to lighten the load.
- The fuel tanks on the spacecraft are jettisonable after launch to reduce weight.
- The pilot checked the jettisonable external fuel pods before takeoff.
- In an emergency, the cargo is jettisonable to keep the ship afloat.
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