BusinessAugust 31, 2026

turbojet

TUR-bo-jet

Definition

A type of jet engine that generates thrust by compressing air, heating it with fuel, and discharging the high-speed exhaust through a turbine.

Etymology

The term is a blend of 'turbo' (from the Latin 'turbo' meaning 'spinning object') and 'jet' (from the Latin 'jacere' meaning 'to throw'). It was coined in the mid-20th century to describe the specific mechanism of using a turbine to power a jet propulsion system.

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