The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TURBOFAN
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What does TURBOFAN mean?
TURBOFAN noun- A turbojet engine having a (typically ducted) fan that forces air directly into the hot exhaust and obtains a portion of the thrust from the turbojet and a portion from the turbojet section.