Combustor
Pronunciation: /ˈkəmbəstˈɔɹ/
Combustor (noun)
- A part of an engine where fuel is burned to produce hot gas for power.
- A chamber in a gas turbine that mixes fuel with air and burns it to create high-temperature gas.
Examples
- The combustor heats air before it moves to the next stage.
- A damaged combustor can reduce engine power.