two-cycle

adjective

two-cy·​cle ˈtü-ˈsī-kəl 

of an internal combustion engine

: having a 2-stroke cycle

Examples of two-cycle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My mechanic suggests using a high-quality gas with some extra two-cycle oil over the amount recommended on the label to better protect the engine. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above