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scramjet

[ skram-jet ]

noun

, Aeronautics.
  1. a ramjet engine in which the flow through the combustor itself is supersonic.

scramjet

/ ˈskræmˌdʒɛt /

noun

    1. 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
    2. an aircraft powered by such an engine
    3. ( as modifier )

      scramjet technology

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Word History and Origins

Origin of scramjet1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of scramjet1

C20: from s( upersonic ) + c( ombustion ) + ramjet

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