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turbofan


U.S. term  fanjet
tur·bo·fan [ túrbō fàn ] (plural tur·bo·fans)


noun  Canada 
Definition:
 
1. jet engine augmented by fans: a jet engine in which fans driven by a turbine force air into the exhaust gases, thereby increasing the propelling thrust of the engine

2. aircraft with turbofan engines: a jet aircraft that has turbofan engines

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