Definition

A type of jet engine that works by taking in air and burning fuel in bursts, creating quick pushes of power.

Example

The pulsejet engine was used in some early rocket designs.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a pulsejet?

Yeah, I read about it in a tech magazine last week.

It's fascinating how they work, producing bursts of thrust.

Absolutely! I’d love to see one in action sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pulsejet → It is formed from "pulse" (from Latin "pulsus", meaning a push or thrust) and "jet" (from Old French "jeter", meaning to throw). The word "pulsejet" refers to a type of jet engine that produces thrust through a series of pulses or pushes of air.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'push' ('pulse') that 'throws' ('jet') air forward — that's how a pulsejet works.

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