turbojet
noun
- a tunnel-like reaction engine in which air is drawn in, compressed by spinning blades attached to the turbine shaft, and mixed with atomized fuel, with the resultant mixture being ignited in combustion chambers to produce a powerful jet that drives the engine's turbines and provides thrust
- an aircraft propelled by such an engine
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(tûrˈbō-jĕtˌ)
noun- A jet engine having a turbine-driven compressor and developing thrust from the exhaust of hot gases.
- An aircraft in which a turbojet is used.
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