definitions

scramjet

[ skram-jet ]
/ ˈskræmˌdʒɛt /

noun Aeronautics.

a ramjet engine in which the flow through the combustor itself is supersonic.

Nearby words

scramb, scramble, scrambled egg, scrambled eggs, scrambler, scramjet, scran, scrannel, scranton, scrap, scrap heap

Origin of scramjet

1965–70; s(upersonic) c(ombustion) ramjet
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British Dictionary definitions for scramjet

scramjet

/ (ˈskræmˌdʒɛt) /

noun

  1. a type of ramjet in which the forward motion of the craft forces oxygen to mix with fuel (usually hydrogen) at supersonic speeds within a duct in the engine
  2. an aircraft powered by such an engine
  3. (as modifier)scramjet technology

Word Origin for scramjet

C20: from s(upersonic) + c(ombustion) + ramjet
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