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Thesaurus Term/Concept: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
| Identifier |
137889 |
| Class |
COMPONENTS |
| Status |
Preferred |
| Index? |
Yes |
| Scope Note |
An engine or prime mover, in which a mixture of air and fuel is ignited inside a closed cylinder, and the resulting explosion drives a piston to the opposite end of the cylinder, its movement turning a crankshaft via suitable mechanical parts. |
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