Definition of "pulsejet" []

• A jet engine in which air intake and combustion occur intermittently, producing rapid periodic bursts of thrust. (noun)

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• "While turbojets may have replaced the venerable pulsejet in most applications, this Kiwi hobbyist has latched onto the pulsejet as a simple and hyper-cool design for building his own jet-propelled go-karts."
• "Here's a simple jet engine -- a pulsejet -- that you can make out of a jam jar in an afternoon."
• "Buy your pulsejet engine now on eBay for $1200, or make a lowball offer and spend the rest on life insurance."