Definition of Turbofan

1. Noun. An airplane propelled by a fanjet engine.

Exact synonyms: Fan-jet, Fanjet, Turbojet
Terms within: Fan-jet, Fanjet, Fanjet Engine, Turbofan Engine, Turbojet, Turbojet Engine
Generic synonyms: Jet, Jet Plane, Jet-propelled Plane

2. Noun. A jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust.
Exact synonyms: Fan-jet, Fanjet, Fanjet Engine, Turbofan Engine, Turbojet, Turbojet Engine
Terms within: Afterburner, Gas Turbine
Group relationships: Fan-jet, Fanjet, Turbojet, Propjet, Turbo-propeller Plane, Turboprop
Generic synonyms: Jet Engine

Definition of Turbofan

1. a type of jet engine [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Turbofan

turbit
turbit
turbite
turbith
turbiths
turbits
turbo
turbo
turbo-propeller plane
turbocar
turbocars
turbocharged
turbocharger
turbochargers
turboelectric
turbofan (current term)
turbofans
turbofan engine
turbogenerator
turbogenerators
turbojet
turbojets
turbojet engine
turbomachinery
turbomolecular pumps
turbond
turbonds
turboprop
turboprops
turbos

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