Definitions

1. noun

A type of jet engine in which a turbine drives a compressor to draw in air, which is then mixed with fuel and ignited in the combustion chamber.

“The new commercial airliner was powered by four high-bypass turbojets, allowing for increased fuel efficiency.”

2. noun

A type of turbojet engine that uses a turbine-driven compressor to draw in air, but is less fuel-efficient than high-bypass turbojets.

“The old military fighter jet was powered by a single low-bypass turbojet, which was less efficient than its modern counterparts.”