turbofan

noun

Meaning

A turbojet engine having a (typically ducted) fan that forces air directly into the hot exhaust and obtains a portion of the thrust from the turbojet and a portion from the turbojet section.

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Related words

turbojet(English)turbofan engine(English)turbojet engine(English)fanjet(English)unducted fan(English)turbo(English)propfan(English)ducted fan(English)spey(English)afterburner(English)turboprop(English)thrust(English)

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