combustion engine

noun

: an engine that derives its motive force from the energy of combustion

Examples of combustion engine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With a combustion engine, all the parts can be complicated and take a long time to repair, usually costing at least $10,000. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 15 June 2024 Whether or not a new Type 57 SC Atlantic is on the way, Heyl and Rimac’s comments make clear that the brand remains committed to the combustion engine (even with some electric help). Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 June 2024 Reducing drag is a bigger priority for the FIA, especially since the new hybrid system, which still regenerates energy under braking but no longer also from the engine's turbocharger, won't have the energy sufficient to aid the car's combustion engine throughout the entire lap. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 10 Apr. 2024 Today, city leaders can only hope that Saginaw's transition away from the gasoline combustion engine can be equally successful. Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for combustion engine 

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Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of combustion engine was in 1886

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“Combustion engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combustion%20engine. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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