afterburning
|af-ter-burn-ing|
C1
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/ˈæftərˌbɜrnɪŋ/
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/ˈɑːftəˌbɜːnɪŋ/
(afterburn)
enhanced thrust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterburning' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'burn,' where 'after' indicates a subsequent action and 'burn' refers to combustion.
Historical Evolution
'afterburning' evolved from the concept of 'afterburn' in aviation technology, becoming a standard term in the aerospace industry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the simple act of burning after the main combustion, but now it specifically denotes a technique in jet propulsion.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of injecting additional fuel into the exhaust stream of a jet engine to increase thrust.
The fighter jet engaged afterburning to quickly accelerate.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/25 20:21