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aero-engine

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐɛɾumuˈtoɾ/rare

a·e·ro·mo·tor

Definition

An engine designed to operate in the air or to propel aircraft; an aviation engine.
The vintage plane's aero-engine required meticulous care.
Modern aero-engines are highly efficient.
Common collocations
aero-engine poweraero-engine failurejet aero-engine

Etymology

De 'aero-' (do grego 'aér') + 'motor' (do latim 'motor').

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