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combustor

/kɒmˈbʌstər/ noun · British & US
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What does combustor mean?

noun

A device in an internal combustion engine that mixes fuel with air before it is ignited, or a device that produces a high-temperature flame for heating or other purposes.

Example

"The combustor in the jet engine was designed to optimize fuel efficiency."

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