turbofan

noun

tur·​bo·​fan ˈtər-bō-ˌfan How to pronounce turbofan (audio)
1
: a fan that is directly connected to and driven by a turbine and is used to supply air for cooling, ventilation, or combustion
2
: a jet engine having a turbofan

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Only one company, Williams International, builds turbofan engines for most cruise missiles. Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2023 Its turbofan and turboshaft engines will give it a maximum speed around 450 knots (518 mph / 834 km/h). New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024 The Neptune boasts an efficient but expensive turbofan. David Axe, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 Airlines including Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Wizz Air Holdings Plc have been forced to trim growth plans due to repairs required on Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines that sit under many A320 wings. Anthony Palazzo, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turbofan 

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of turbofan was in 1911

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“Turbofan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbofan. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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