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Term: Ramjet Engine

Description:

A ramjet engine is a type of jet engine that operates without any moving parts. It is designed to efficiently and continuously compress incoming air through supersonic combustion, generating thrust solely by its forward motion.

Sample Sentences:

• The ramjet engine is commonly used in hypersonic vehicles due to its simplicity and high speed capabilities.
• While traditional jet engines require rotating blades to compress air, a ramjet engine relies on the craft's speed to compress the air for combustion.
• The effectiveness of a ramjet engine significantly increases at higher speeds, making it suitable for missile propulsion systems.

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