Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
afterburner
noun
/ˈæf.tərˌbɜːr.nər/
Definition
A device attached to the exhaust of a jet engine to provide an increase in thrust.
Examples
- The fighter jet engaged its afterburners during takeoff for maximum thrust.
- Afterburners are often used in military aircraft to reach supersonic speeds.
- The roar of the afterburners could be heard from miles away as the jet ascended.
Meaning
A component of a jet engine used to burn additional fuel to boost engine power and speed.
Synonyms
- thrust augmenter
- afterburning engine
- boost system
