afterburner

[US]/ˈɑːftərˌbɜːnər/
[UK]/ˈæftərˌbɝnər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A device that increases the thrust of a jet engine by burning fuel in a combustion chamber after the main combustion process.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

hit the afterburner

push the afterburner

afterburner engaged

full afterburner power

need an afterburner

afterburner boost

Example Sentences

the fighter jet roared as it engaged its afterburner.

he pushed the throttle forward, activating the afterburner for maximum speed.

the rocket's powerful afterburner propelled it into orbit.

that car has an impressive afterburner for such a small engine.

the pilot knew he needed to use the afterburner to catch up to the enemy plane.

the sound of the afterburner was deafening as it roared through the air.

they were testing the new afterburner system on a prototype aircraft.

the afterburner was designed to increase thrust and speed in critical situations.

he felt the intense heat from the afterburner as it kicked in.

the pilot skillfully maneuvered the plane while using the afterburner.

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