De straalmotor
Example: De straalmotor van het vliegtuig maakt veel geluid tijdens het opstijgen.
Definition
"De straalmotor" refers to the jet engine of an aircraft, which produces thrust by expelling fast-moving jets of air or exhaust gases, enabling the plane to fly. It is a crucial component for powering modern airplanes, especially during takeoff and high-speed flight.
Etymology
The term "de straalmotor" comes from Dutch, where "straal" means beam or jet, and "motor" means engine. It literally translates to 'jet engine,' describing the engine's principle of generating thrust through high-speed jets of gases. The concept became prominent with the rise of jet-powered aircraft in the mid-20th century.
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"De straalmotor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the jet engine