turbofan

noun

tur·​bo·​fan ˈtər-bō-ˌfan How to pronounce turbofan (audio)
1
: a fan that is directly connected to and driven by a turbine and is used to supply air for cooling, ventilation, or combustion
2
: a jet engine having a turbofan

Examples of turbofan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Technically known as turbofans, these machines have massive spinning fans in the front that create thrust by sending air out the back. Rob Verger, Popular Science, 12 July 2023 Large turbofan engines powering these planes are fueled by aviation kerosene that provides nearly 12,000 watt-hours per kilogram. IEEE Spectrum, 1 Nov. 2021 Six JetBlue aircraft are currently grounded for inspections and repairs linked to a manufacturing defect in geared turbofan engines made by RTX Corp.’s Pratt & Whitney. Mary Schlangenstein, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2023 An airliner-style nose/cockpit protrudes from the front while two turbofan engine pods are slung atop the rear fuselage, resulting in a look reminiscent of the Quinn jet from the Avengers movies. Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 24 Aug. 2023 But the biggest difference is range, thanks to Taurus’s more powerful and fuel-efficient turbofan engine. Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2023 The Symphony architecture includes a two-spool, medium-bypass turbofan engine with no afterburner. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 June 2023 Related Story Why The Concorde Is Such a Badass Plane Two CFM LEAP 1C high-bypass turbofan engines co-built by General Electric and French company Safran provide propulsion, generating up to 15 tons of thrust and allowing for a cruising speed of 521 miles per hour. Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2023 Worst of all were the F-14’s twin Pratt & Whitney TF30 turbofan engines, which were a frequent source of accidents. Stephen Witt, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of turbofan was in 1911

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“Turbofan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbofan. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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