The jet engine
Example: Jet engine produces thrust by expelling high-speed exhaust gases
Definition
"The jet engine" is a type of engine used primarily in aircraft that produces thrust by expelling high-speed exhaust gases. It operates on the principle of jet propulsion, allowing airplanes to travel at high speeds by forcefully pushing air backward.
Etymology
The term "the jet engine" combines 'jet,' derived from the French word 'jet' meaning 'a throw or stream,' and 'engine,' from Latin 'ingenium,' meaning 'device or invention.' The phrase reflects the engine's function of generating thrust by expelling a fast-moving jet of gas.
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"The jet engine" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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