Turbofan Definition

tûrbō-făn
turbofans
noun
turbofans
A fanlike turbojet engine designed to create additional thrust by diverting a secondary airflow around the combustion chamber.
Webster's New World
An aircraft in which a turbofan is used.
American Heritage
A fan driven by a turbine.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • turbojet
  • fan-jet
  • fanjet
  • turbofan engine
  • turbojet engine
  • fanjet engine

Other Word Forms of Turbofan

Noun

Singular:
turbofan
Plural:
turbofans

Origin of Turbofan

  • turbo- +"Ž fan

    From Wiktionary

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