combined cycle

adjective

using multiple thermodynamic cycles so that the overall effect is greater than the sum of the parts

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Meanings

adjectivecombined cycle (not comparable)
  1. not comparablenatural sciencesusing multiple thermodynamic cycles so that the overall effect is greater than the sum of the parts
  2. not comparableaeronauticsusing multiple propulsion techniques in an interlinked synergistic way to give improved performance
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