afterburning
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afterburning
[′af·tər‚bərn·iŋ] (aerospace engineering)
The function of an afterburner.
(mechanical engineering)
Combustion in an internal combustion engine following the maximum pressure of explosion.
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afterburning
A method of thrust augmentation in a gas turbine engine normally fitted on combat aircraft. The surplus or unburned air exiting the engine is ignited by the addition of fuel, which accelerates the gases and provides additional thrust. Also known as reheat.
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