Associations to the word «Turbojet»

Wiktionary

TURBOJET, noun. A jet engine that develops thrust solely from high-speed exhaust gases expelled from a turbine that drives a compressor.

Dictionary definition

TURBOJET, noun. An airplane propelled by a fanjet engine.
TURBOJET, noun. A jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust.

Wise words

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