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ath·o·dyd | \ ˈathəˌdid \
plural -s
Definition of athodyd
: a jet engine consisting essentially of a continuous duct or tube of varying diameter which admits air at the forward end, adds heat to it by the combustion of fuel, and discharges it from the after end
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