Definition
afterburners
noun
- devices in jet engines that inject fuel into the exhaust stream to provide extra thrust
Usage: aviation; military
Examples
- The fighter jet’s afterburners roared to life during takeoff.
- Pilots engage afterburners when they need maximum speed.
- The blue flames from the afterburners were visible against the night sky.
- Military aircraft use afterburners for rapid acceleration.
- The afterburners consume significantly more fuel than normal engine operation.
- Modern jet fighters are equipped with powerful afterburners for combat situations.