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Definition of Afterburner
1. Noun. A device injects fuel into a hot exhaust for extra thrust.
Group relationships: Fan-jet, Fanjet, Fanjet Engine, Turbofan, Turbofan Engine, Turbojet, Turbojet Engine
Definition of Afterburner
1. Noun. A device in the engine of an aircraft which injects fuel into the exhaust system to increase the thrust. ¹
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Definition of Afterburner
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Afterburner
Literary usage of Afterburner
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation Program: Technology Profiles (1993)
"The TDS offers the following advantages: • The kiln and afterburner are separate
chambers; thus the system temperature can be optimized to volatilize ..."
2. The Air Force and the Great Engine War by Robert W. Drewes (1995)
"Eventually, however, three fixes were made, two alone for the afterburner.
Upon sensing a stall, engine monitoring devices reduced afterburner fuel flow to ..."