noun
the process of injecting fuel into the exhaust gases of a jet engine to increase thrust
adjective
relating to or characteristic of afterburning
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The afterburning process in jet engines increases thrust by injecting additional fuel into the exhaust stream.
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Afterburning is like turbo mode for jet engines - it gives them an extra boost of power.
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When the afterburning kicks in, you can really feel the speed pick up.
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Her determination was like afterburning, propelling her to achieve her goals at lightning speed.