turbojet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

turbojet turbojets

Etymology

From turbo- + jet.

Related words

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