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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

Derived forms: afterburners

Type of: device

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

Encyclopedia: Afterburner

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