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turbojet

 

[ ˈtɜːrboʊˌdʒɛt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

aviation engine

A turbojet is a type of jet engine that propels an aircraft by converting its fuel into thrust through the use of a turbine and compressor system. Turbojets are characterized by their simplicity and efficiency at high speeds, which makes them suitable for supersonic flight. They work by drawing in air, compressing it, mixing it with fuel, igniting the mixture, and then expelling the heated exhaust gases. While turbojets were the first type of jet engine developed for aircraft, they have largely been replaced by more efficient turbofan engines in commercial aviation, but are still used in military and experimental aircraft.

Synonyms

aircraft engine, jet engine

Examples of usage

  • The fighter jet is powered by a turbojet engine.
  • Turbojets are essential for supersonic flight.
  • Engineers are testing a new turbojet design for improved efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "turbojet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 turbojato

🇮🇳 टर्बोजेट

🇩🇪 Turbojet

🇮🇩 turbojet

🇺🇦 турбореактивний

🇵🇱 turboodrzutowiec

🇯🇵 ターボジェット

🇫🇷 turboréacteur

🇪🇸 turbohélice

🇹🇷 turboprop

🇰🇷 터보젯

🇸🇦 محرك نفاث

🇨🇿 turbojet

🇸🇰 turbojet

🇨🇳 涡轮喷气发动机

🇸🇮 turbojet

🇮🇸 turbojet

🇰🇿 турбореактивті

🇬🇪 ტურბოჯეტი

🇦🇿 turbojet

🇲🇽 turbojet

Etymology

The term 'turbojet' combines the prefix 'turbo-', derived from the Latin 'turbo' meaning 'to spin', indicating the spinning motion of the turbine, with 'jet', which refers to the jet propulsion mechanism that expels gas at high speed to create thrust. The development of turbojet engines began in the 1930s with the groundbreaking work of engineers like Sir Frank Whittle in the UK and Hans von Ohain in Germany. Whittle's designs became operational in the 1940s, leading to the first jet-powered aircraft, the Gloster Meteor. The turbojet design paved the way for significant advancements in aviation technology, enabling faster, higher, and more efficient flight. As military and commercial aviation expanded rapidly after World War II, turbojets played a crucial role in shaping modern aerodynamics and engineering practices, although their dominance has since been challenged by the more fuel-efficient turbofan engines.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,497, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.