Jet Engine (Noun)
Meaning
A gas turbine produces a stream of hot gas that propels a jet plane by reaction propulsion.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A jet engine is a type of internal combustion engine that generates thrust by accelerating a large mass of air rearward.
- The jet engine produces a stream of hot gas that exits the back of the engine nozzle at high velocity.
- The basic principle of a jet engine is similar to that of a rocket engine, but instead of carrying its own oxidizer, it uses the oxygen in the air.
- The jet engine is the primary component of a jet plane's propulsion system, providing the necessary thrust to overcome drag and lift the plane off the ground.
- The hot gases produced by the jet engine are accelerated through a nozzle to produce a high-speed exhaust that generates a significant amount of thrust.