Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

combustor

noun

/kəmˈbʌs.tər/

Definition

A combustor is a component of a gas turbine engine where fuel and air are mixed and ignited to produce combustion.

Examples

The combustor in the jet engine increases efficiency by mixing fuel more thoroughly with the surrounding air.
Modern combustors are designed to reduce emissions while maintaining high performance.

Meaning

A combustor serves as the area where the burning of fuel occurs, releasing energy in the form of high-temperature gases for propulsion or power generation.