AFTERBURNING


Meaning of AFTERBURNING in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: after (IV) + burning

1. : the combustion that proceeds in an internal-combustion engine after the maximum pressure of explosion has occurred

2. : the use of an afterburner — called also reheat

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