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turbofan

 

[ ˈtɜːrbəˌfæn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

aircraft engine

A turbofan is a type of jet engine that is commonly used in aircraft. It consists of a large fan at the front, which compresses the air and provides the majority of the thrust, while the core of the engine generates additional thrust through combustion. Turbofans are known for their efficiency and quieter operation compared to turbojet engines.

Synonyms

fan engine, jet engine

Examples of usage

  • The turbofan engine powers many modern jetliners.
  • Engineers designed the turbofan to improve fuel efficiency.
  • The noise from the turbofan was significantly reduced.
  • Turbofan engines are prevalent in commercial aviation.

Translations

Translations of the word "turbofan" in other languages:

🇵🇹 turbofan

🇮🇳 टर्बोफैन

🇩🇪 Turbofan

🇮🇩 turbofan

🇺🇦 турбовентилятор

🇵🇱 silnik turbowentylatorowy

🇯🇵 ターボファン

🇫🇷 turbofan

🇪🇸 turbofán

🇹🇷 turbofan

🇰🇷 터보팬

🇸🇦 مروحة توربينية

🇨🇿 turbovrtule

🇸🇰 turbovrtuľa

🇨🇳 涡轮风扇

🇸🇮 turboventilator

🇮🇸 turbofan

🇰🇿 турбовентилятор

🇬🇪 ტურბოფანი

🇦🇿 turbofan

🇲🇽 turbofán

Word origin

The term 'turbofan' is derived from two components: 'turbine' and 'fan.' The inception of the turbofan engine dates back to the 1940s when engineers sought to optimize aircraft propulsion. The initial designs were developed in the UK and the US, intended to blend the high speed and power of turbojet engines with enhanced fuel efficiency. Over the years, advancements in materials and technology have led to significant improvements in turbofan design, making them the preferred choice for both commercial and military aircraft. The turbofan concept gained prominence in the 1960s, revolutionizing the aviation industry with aircraft like the Boeing 747, which featured high-bypass turbofan engines. Today, turbofans dominate the commercial aviation market due to their ability to deliver great thrust while minimizing noise and fuel consumption, shaping modern air travel.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,231 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.