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The word JET has many different meanings. It can be a fast-moving stream of something, a type of engine, or even a name for bands, sports teams, and characters in stories. Let's explore some of the cool ways we use the word "jet"!

Science and Nature

  • A jet is a stream of liquid or gas that moves together in a straight line. Think of water shooting out of a hose!
  • In engineering, a jet can be a stream of material coming out of a special opening called a nozzle. It can also be the nozzle itself.
  • In geology, jet (lignite) is a shiny, black material. It's like a mineral and is often used as a gemstone in jewelry.
  • In weather, a blue jet is a type of lightning that shoots upwards from the top of a thunderstorm cloud. It's a rare and amazing sight!
  • In space, a relativistic jet is a super-fast stream of hot gas, called plasma. It shoots out from the center of very active galaxies at almost the speed of light! A similar, smaller version called a polar jet can also come from forming stars.

Nuclear Energy

  • The Joint European Torus or JET is a big experiment in nuclear physics. It's a special reactor that scientists use to study Nuclear fusion, which is the same process that powers the sun.

Aerospace

  • A Jet engine is a powerful engine that pushes airplanes forward by shooting out a fast stream of hot gas.
  • A Jet aircraft is an airplane that uses jet engines to fly. These planes can travel very fast and high.
  • Jet Airways was an airline from India that flew to many places.
  • JetBlue Airways is an airline based in New York, known for its blue planes.
  • Jetstar Airlines is an Australian airline that flies both within Australia and to other countries.

Water

  • A Water jet is a strong stream of water. It can be used for many things, like cutting materials or cleaning.

Music

  • Jet is a famous rock music song from 1973 by the band Wings, led by Paul McCartney.
  • Jet-CD is a 1998 album by the Japanese pop band, Puffy AmiYumi.
  • Jet is a rock band from Melbourne, Australia, known for their hit songs.
  • Jet was a rock band from Italy that played music in the 1970s.
  • Jet was a glam rock band from England that released an album in 1975.
  • The Jets is a family band from Minnesota. They had several popular songs in the 1980s, playing pop, R&B, and dance music.
  • Jet Records is a record company that has released music by many artists.

Fiction

  • Jet is a character from Wildstorm/DC Comics.
  • Jet Black is a main character in the popular anime show Cowboy Bebop.
  • Jet is a character from the TV series Avatar: The Last Airbender. He lives in the Earth Kingdom forests.
  • The Jets are a gang in the famous musical West Side Story. They have a rivalry with another gang called the Sharks.
  • JET TV is a television channel that shows programs from Asia.
  • Jet the Hawk is a fast video game character, often seen on a hoverboard.
  • Jet Fusion is a super spy who sometimes appears in the cartoon The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.

Sports

Culture

  • Jet (slang) means to leave somewhere very quickly, like "I gotta jet!"
  • Jet was a magazine that focused on news and stories important to African-American communities.
  • Jet is a brand of gas station owned by ConocoPhillips.
  • The JET Programme is a program where people from other countries can go to Japan to teach English and learn about Japanese culture.

Places

See also

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