athodyd
/ˈæθədaɪd/
noun
- A type of jet engine that has no moving parts and uses the forward motion of the aircraft to compress incoming air.
- Unlike a turbojet, an athodyd relies entirely on the aircraft's speed for compression.
- Engineers tested an athodyd on a rocket sled to study its performance.
- The athodyd is a simple design but only works at very high speeds.
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