word
turbofan engine
TER-boh-fan EN-jin
ˈtɜːrboʊfæn ˈɛndʒɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
turbofanengine
Dictionary meaning
jet engine with a large front fan that bypasses some air around the core; the bypass air provides additional thrust more efficiently than combustion alone; standard powerplant for commercial aviation
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