propfan

noun

propfan

noun

Etymology From prop + fan.

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Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A modified turbofan jet engine with the propeller outside the engine duct of an aircraft.

Synonyms: UDF, UHB, unducted fan
Hypernyms: jet engine
Coordinate terms: fanjet, propjet, turbofan, turbojet, turboprop

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