Associations to the word «Afterburner»

Wiktionary

AFTERBURNER, noun. A device in the engine of an aircraft which injects fuel into the exhaust system to increase the thrust.

Dictionary definition

AFTERBURNER, noun. A device injects fuel into a hot exhaust for extra thrust.

Wise words

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