"scramjet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: scramjets [plural]
Etymology: Short for supersonic combustion ramjet. Etymology templates: {{m|en|supersonic}} supersonic, {{m|en|combustion}} combustion, {{m|en|ramjet}} ramjet Head templates: {{en-noun}} scramjet (plural scramjets)
  1. (aeronautics) A jet engine capable of propelling an aircraft at hypersonic speeds, in which combustion of the fuel/air mixture occurs at supersonic speeds. Wikipedia link: scramjet Categories (topical): Aeronautics, Aviation, Space access Related terms: pulsejet, turbojet, ramjet, jet Translations (scramjet engine): 超音速燃燒沖壓發動機 (Chinese Mandarin), 超音速燃烧冲压发动机 (chāoyīnsù ránshāo chōngyā fādòngjī) (Chinese Mandarin), 超音速燃燒沖壓引擎 (Chinese Mandarin), 超音速燃烧冲压引擎 (chāoyīnsù ránshāo chōngyā yǐnqíng) (Chinese Mandarin), yliäänipatoputkimoottori (Finnish), superstatoréacteur [masculine] (French)
    Sense id: en-scramjet-en-noun-OdMj8dK9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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