Definition of internal-combustion engine

Definitions

Noun

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

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Synonyms

ICE

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More General Terms

heat engine

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More Specific Terms

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