scramjet

[ skram-jet ]

noun

, Aeronautics.

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

scramjet

/ ˈskræmˌdʒɛt /

noun

1. 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 History and Origins

Origin of scramjet¹

1965–70; s(upersonic) c(ombustion) ramjet

Word History and Origins

Origin of scramjet¹

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