geared turbofan

noun

A type of turbofan aircraft engine with a planetary gearbox between the low pressure compressor / turbine and the fan, enabling each to spin at its optimum speed.

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Meanings

noungeared turbofan (plural geared turbofans)

plural geared turbofans

  1. aeronauticsA type of turbofan aircraft engine with a planetary gearbox between the low pressure compressor / turbine and the fan, enabling each to spin at its optimum speed.
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APA

geared turbofan. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/geared%20turbofan

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Chicago

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