afterburning

English

Etymology

From after- +‎ burning

Noun

afterburning (uncountable)

The injection of extra fuel into a jet engine downstream of the turbines in order to achieve extra thrust

Related terms

afterburner

Translations

injection of extra fuel into a jet engine

Portuguese: pós-combustão f

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