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1. internal-combustion_engine
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.
2. combustion
noun. ['kəmˈbʌstʃən'] a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light.
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Etymology
- combustion (English)
- combustion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- combustio (Latin)
3. combustion
noun. ['kəmˈbʌstʃən'] the act of burning something.
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Etymology
- combustion (English)
- combustion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- combustio (Latin)
4. internal
adjective. ['ˌɪnˈtɝːnəl'] happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface.
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Etymology
- internal (English)
- internalis (Latin)
5. internal
adjective. ['ˌɪnˈtɝːnəl'] occurring within an institution or community.
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Etymology
- internal (English)
- internalis (Latin)
6. internal
adjective. ['ˌɪnˈtɝːnəl'] inside the country.
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Etymology
- internal (English)
- internalis (Latin)
7. internal
adjective. ['ˌɪnˈtɝːnəl'] located inward.
Etymology
- internal (English)
- internalis (Latin)
8. internal
adjective. ['ˌɪnˈtɝːnəl'] innermost or essential.
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- internal (English)
- internalis (Latin)
9. engine
noun. ['ˈɛndʒən, ˈɪndʒən'] motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work.
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Etymology
- engine (English)
- engin (Middle English (1100-1500))
- engin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))