rotary engine

noun

: any of various engines (such as a turbine) in which power is applied to vanes or similar parts constrained to move in a circular path

: a radial engine in which the cylinders revolve about a stationary crankshaft

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Recent Examples on the Web The Tomahawk also seeks to solve some of the weaknesses of the Wankel rotary engine, which was once touted as a competitor to the piston engine. —

Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024 Executives said Tuesday the company is developing two small rotary engines that can burn different green fuels and be paired with hybrid setups, Automotive News reports. —

William Gavin, Quartz, 28 May 2024 Mazda will focus on improving its rotary engines to run on different carbon-neutral fuels. —

William Gavin, Quartz, 28 May 2024 Extended-range EVs, like the Mazda MX-30 R-EV, use a battery which can be independently charged and is topped up by the rotary engine. —

Neil Winton, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rotary engine

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