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Noun: afterburner  'ãf-tu(r),bur-nu(r)
  1. A device that injects fuel into a hot exhaust for extra thrust
    "The fighter jet engaged its afterburner to achieve supersonic speed"

Derived forms: afterburners

Type of: device

Part of: fanjet, fan-jet, fanjet engine, turbofan, turbofan engine

Encyclopedia: Afterburner