aeroengine
noun
aero·en·gine
¦er-ō-¦en-jən 
variants
or aero engine
plural aeroengines or aero engines
: an engine designed to power an aircraft
The company plans to build an aeroengine facility in the county, intending to invest $100 million to establish an assembly and test facility for its civil aerospace operations.—
Richmond (Virginia) Times Dispatch, 19 Dec. 2008
Richmond (Virginia) Times Dispatch, 19 Dec. 2008Note: Aeroengines will sometimes be used for other types of vehicles, such as boats, if a builder sees a need for unusual performance specifications.
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“Aeroengine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aeroengine. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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