Internal-combustion Engine

Of motor vehicle, motorboat and heat engine.   May also be referred to as ICE.

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.

This concept's ID is @1~19409

Reciprocating Engine

  • reciprocating engine 4 facts

    An internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons...

  • block 1 facts

    A metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to...

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  • rotary engine 2 facts

    An internal-combustion engine in which power is transmitted directly to rotating ...

  • lubricating system 2 facts

    Mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump...

  • gasoline engine 2 facts

    An internal-combustion engine that burns gasoline; most automobiles are driven by...

  • outboard motor 1 facts

    Internal-combustion engine that mounts at stern of small boat.

  • self-starter 1 facts

    An electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine.

  • diesel 0 facts

    An internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil.

  • supercharger 0 facts

    Compressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion...

  • poppet 0 facts

    A mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion...

  • valve-in-head engine 0 facts

    Internal-combustion engine having both inlet and exhaust valves located in...

  • gas engine 0 facts

    An internal-combustion engine similar to a gasoline engine but using natural gas instead...

  • four-stroke engine 0 facts

    An internal-combustion engine in which an explosive mixture is drawn into the...

  • radial engine 0 facts

    An internal-combustion engine having cylinders arranged radially around a central...