ATHODYD

ramjet, ramjet engine, atherodyde, athodyd, flying drainpipe

(noun) a simple type of jet engine; must be launched at high speed

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Shortened form of aerothermodynamic duct.

Noun

athodyd (plural athodyds)

A simple jet engine consisting essentially of a tube with a means of delivering fuel and ignition into the tube. The engine can only be started in a fast airflow. This type of engine is expected to be able to provide cruising speeds at Mach numbers of around 5 to 7 (5 to 7 times the speed of sound).

Source: Wiktionary



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