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Definition of refan in English: refannoun ˈriːfanrɪˈfan Aeronautics The fitting of a turbofan engine with a new and quieter fan; refanning.
adjective ˈriːfanrɪˈfan Aeronautics 1Of a turbofan engine: fitted with a new and typically quieter fan. 2Of or relating to the action or process of fitting a turbofan engine with a new fan.
verb ˈriːfanrɪˈfan with object Chiefly in figurative contexts (with reference to emotion, ideology, etc.): to fan (flames or a fire) again or further.
verb ˈriːfanrɪˈfan Aeronautics with object To fit (a turbofan engine) with a new and typically quieter fan; to fit the engines of (an aircraft) with new fans.
Origin 1970s. From refan. Compare refanned
early 17th century; earliest use found in Joshua Sylvester (d. 1618), poet and translator. From re- + fan
1970s; earliest use found in Aviation Week. From re- + fan. Definition of refan in US English: refannounriːˈfanˌriːˈfan Aeronautics The fitting of a turbofan engine with a new and quieter fan; refanning.
adjectiveriːˈfanˌriːˈfan Aeronautics 1Of a turbofan engine: fitted with a new and typically quieter fan. 2Of or relating to the action or process of fitting a turbofan engine with a new fan.
verbriːˈfanˌriːˈfan with object Chiefly in figurative contexts (with reference to emotion, ideology, etc.): to fan (flames or a fire) again or further.
verbriːˈfanˌriːˈfan Aeronautics with object To fit (a turbofan engine) with a new and typically quieter fan; to fit the engines of (an aircraft) with new fans.
Origin 1970s. From refan. Compare refanned<br>early 17th century; earliest use found in Joshua Sylvester (d. 1618), poet and translator. From re- + fan<br>1970s; earliest use found in Aviation Week. From re- + fan. |