aeropulse
|aero-pulse|
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/ˈɛroʊˌpʌls/
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/ˈɛərəʊˌpʌls/
air pulse engine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeropulse' originates from the combination of 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'pulse' referring to a rhythmic beat or vibration.
Historical Evolution
'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' combined with 'pulse' from Latin 'pulsus' meaning 'a beat or push'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any rhythmic air movement, but over time it evolved to specifically denote a type of jet engine.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of jet engine that operates by using a pulse of air to generate thrust.
The aeropulse engine was used in early missile designs.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 13:36