combustion engine

noun

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

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Recall how the combustion engine replaced the horse and cart. Syed Ahmed, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 The first is an all-electric option while the second is a hybrid setup that uses a small combustion engine as a range extender (similar to what Ram is doing with the 1500 Ramcharger). Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 The inverter on the rear MGU-K e-motor is used to start the combustion engine, recover energy to the battery, and provide torque-fill under load. Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024 In modern times, electric motors are doing much the same for the combustion engine. Syed Ahmed, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for combustion engine 

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 2 Dec. 2024.

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