Definition of Afterburner

1. Noun. A device injects fuel into a hot exhaust for extra thrust.


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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Afterburner

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Afterburner

after tastes
after the Lord Mayor's show
after the fact
afterbay
afterbear
afterbears
afterbeat
afterbirth
afterbirths
afterbite
afterbites
afterbodies
afterbody
afterborn
afterburden
afterburner (current term)
afterburners
afterburning
afterburthen
aftercare
aftercares
aftercast
aftercastle
aftercastles
aftercasts
aftercataract
aftercataracts
afterchroming
afterclap
afterclaps

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 ..."

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