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').