jet engine
noun
: an engine that produces motion as a result of the rearward discharge of a jet of fluid
specifically
: an airplane engine that uses atmospheric oxygen to burn fuel and produces a rearward discharge of heated air and exhaust gases see airplane illustration
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By decoding the core mechanics of turbulent fluctuations, this research offers a new lens through which to view everything from the vast circulation of global oceans to the high-pressure environments inside jet engines.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Again, this is the market’s way of migrating from sectors with too much capacity facing a glut (software creation can become cheap and infinite with AI) to those with multi-year production constraints (gas turbines, jet engines, electrical gear).
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Critical minerals are needed for everything from jet engines to smartphones.
—Didi Tang, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Its products include jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, airframe structures, and forged aluminum wheels for commercial trucks.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Again, this is the market’s way of migrating from sectors with too much capacity facing a glut (software creation can become cheap and infinite with AI) to those with multi-year production constraints (gas turbines, jet engines, electrical gear).
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Critical minerals are needed for everything from jet engines to smartphones.
—Didi Tang, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Its products include jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, airframe structures, and forged aluminum wheels for commercial trucks.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Jet engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet%20engine. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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