scramjet

scram·jet

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skram-jet]
- /ˈskræmˌdʒɛt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skram-jet]
- /ˈskræmˌdʒɛt/

Definitions of scramjet word

noun scramjet a ramjet engine in which the flow through the combustor itself is supersonic. 1
noun scramjet a type of ramjet in which the forward motion of the craft forces oxygen to mix with fuel (usually hydrogen) at supersonic speeds within a duct in the engine 0
noun scramjet an aircraft powered by such an engine 0
noun scramjet (as modifier) 0
noun scramjet a high-altitude ramjet designed for speeds exceeding Mach 6 0

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Origin of scramjet

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70; s(upersonic) c(ombustion) ramjet

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Parts of speech for Scramjet

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scramjet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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