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Why Are Airplane Engines So Big?
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Ken Lo posted on 2017/01/26Ever wondered why airplane engines are HUGE? This awesome MinutePhysics video dives into the science behind turbofan engines, explaining why their diameter and bypass ratio are key to jet engine efficiency. You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary related to aviation and physics!
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literally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
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UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
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UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
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US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
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UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
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US /bʌntʃ/
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UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
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