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English noun: turbofan

1. turbofan (artifact) an airplane propelled by a fanjet engine


Synonymsfan-jet, fanjet, turbojet


Broader (hypernym)jet, jet plane, jet-propelled plane


Part holonymfan-jet, fanjet, fanjet engine, turbofan, turbofan engine, turbojet, turbojet engine

2. turbofan (artifact) a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust


Synonymsfan-jet, fanjet, fanjet engine, turbofan engine, turbojet, turbojet engine


Broader (hypernym)jet engine


Part holonymafterburner, gas turbine


Part meronymfan-jet, fanjet, propjet, turbo-propeller plane, turbofan, turbojet, turboprop









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