Athodyd

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A simple jet engine consisting essentially of a tube with a means of delivering fuel and ignition into the tube. The engine can only be started in a fast airflow. This type of engine is expected to be able to provide cruising speeds at Mach numbers of around 5 to 7 (5 to 7 times the speed of sound).
  2. 2
    a simple type of jet engine; must be launched at high speed wordnet

Etymology

Shortened form of aerothermodynamic duct.

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