Meaning of the word combustor in English

What does combustor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

combustor

US /kəmˈbʌstər/
UK /kəmˈbʌstə/

Noun

a chamber or device in which combustion takes place, especially in a jet engine or gas turbine

Example:
The jet engine's combustor mixes fuel and air for ignition.
Engineers are designing a more efficient combustor for gas turbines.