"spooldown" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From spool + down. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|spool|down}} spool + down Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spooldown (uncountable)
  1. (aviation) The process of reduction of the rotational speed of a turbine engine, causing a reduction in thrust. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Aviation Related terms: spool down
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