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scramjet

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.74 in modern English

Syllables
scram-jet
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A jet engine capable of propelling an aircraft at hypersonic speeds, in which combustion of the fuel and air mixture occurs at supersonic speeds.

noun

An aircraft that uses such an engine.

Etymology

Short for supersonic combustion ramjet.

Inflected Forms

scramjets (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

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Questions

What does scramjet mean?
A jet engine capable of propelling an aircraft at hypersonic speeds, in which combustion of the fuel and air mixture occurs at supersonic speeds.
Where does scramjet come from?
Short for supersonic combustion ramjet.

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