scramjet

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Etymology [edit]

Supersonic combustion + ramjet

Noun [edit]

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Wikipedia scramjet (plural scramjets)

  1. (aviation) A jet engine capable of propelling an aircraft at hypersonic speeds; combustion of the fuel/air mixture occurs at supersonic speeds

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