Internal-combustion Engine (Noun)
Meaning
A heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The internal-combustion engine is widely used in motorcycles, cars, trucks, and other vehicles due to its high power-to-weight ratio and efficiency.
- Internal-combustion engine emissions contribute significantly to air pollution, which has led to the development of stricter emissions regulations worldwide.
- The internal-combustion engine revolutionized transportation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by providing a more efficient and powerful alternative to steam engines.
- Engineers continually work on improving the design and efficiency of internal-combustion engines to reduce emissions and increase fuel mileage.
- A typical internal-combustion engine consists of cylinders, pistons, valves, and a crankshaft that work together to convert the energy released by combustion into mechanical energy.