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Definition of compression-ignition engine - Reverso English Dictionary
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diesel engineTECH. engine igniting fuel by air compressionTECH.
- The truck uses a compression-ignition engine for better fuel efficiency.
- Farm equipment often relies on a compression-ignition engine.
- The new model boasts an advanced compression-ignition engine.
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engine igniting fuel by air compression
Expressions with compression
pushing young children toward older children's behaviors or standards
Age compression makes kids act older than their age.
tight-fitting sock to improve blood flow
The doctor recommended wearing a compression sock after surgery.
shrinking picture data to save storage or send faster
Image compression reduced the file size without ruining the photo.
act of pressing the chest to aid blood flow
Chest compression was necessary after the collapse.
bandage applying pressure to control bleeding or swelling
The nurse applied a compression bandage to the wound.
fracture where a bone collapses under pressure
The elderly patient suffered a compression fracture in her spine.
techniques to reduce digital data size for storage or transmission
Data compression is essential for efficient file storage.
manufacturing method using heat and pressure to shape material inside a mold
Compression moulding is often used to produce durable rubber parts.
metal ring on a piston that seals gases inside the cylinder
A worn compression ring can cause low engine power and blue smoke.
process that reduces audio file size by encoding sound more efficiently
Streaming services use audio compression to deliver music with smaller data usage.
enclosed part of a machine where gas or material is squeezed into smaller volume
The compressor's compression chamber must be inspected regularly for wear and leaks.
machine that helps blood flow by air pressure
The doctor recommended a compression pump for her leg swelling.
ratio of cylinder volumes before and after compression
The engine's compression ratio affects its efficiency.
ability of a material or structure to withstand squeezing forces without failing
The foam's compression resistance makes it suitable for protective packaging.
phase in engines compressing air-fuel mixture for ignition
During the compression stroke, the piston moves upward.
measurement of pressure produced in an engine cylinder during operation
A failed compression test revealed low pressure in two cylinders.
wave moving through compression of a medium
Sound travels as a compression wave through air.
method that reduces digital file size while keeping needed information
Digital compression helps stream high-quality movies over slower internet connections.
process that makes computer files smaller to save storage space or bandwidth
File compression helps you email large videos more easily.
method of shrinking digital data by permanently discarding some detailed information
JPEG uses lossy compression to reduce the size of image files.
harmful squeezing of a nerve that disturbs normal signals or function
The doctor suspected nerve compression in his wrist causing the numbness.
degree to which a material withstands squeezing forces without changing shape
Concrete has high resistance to compression but low resistance to stretching.
Expressions with ignition
key used to start engine and connect car's electrical systems
He turned the ignition key and the car started.
thing that provides energy needed to start burning of material
Investigators searched the warehouse to identify the ignition source of the fire.
switch that operates a solenoid to start the engine
Turn the ignition switch to start the car.
moment when a process or conflict suddenly begins or intensifies
The protest was the ignition point for wider political change.
mechanism igniting fuel in an engine
The car's ignition system failed to start.
part of a car where the key is inserted
He inserted the key into the ignition barrel.
device where car key is inserted to start engine
She turned the key in the ignition lock to start the car.
system using electronics for engine spark control
The car's electronic ignition improved its fuel efficiency.
spontaneous catching fire without a spark or flame
The fuel reached auto-ignition at high temperature.
device converting battery current to high voltage
The ignition coil failed, causing the car not to start.
temperature at which a material ignites without a flame
The ignition temperature of gasoline is around 280°C.
starting to burn by itself without a flame
The fuel reached self-ignition at high temperatures.
setting that decides when the fuel mixture is lit inside an engine
The mechanic adjusted the ignition timing to stop the engine from knocking.
system that manages timing and operation of a fuel spark or flame
Modern cars rely on electronic ignition control for better fuel efficiency.
device preventing car start if alcohol is detected
The ignition interlock stopped the car from starting after the party.
electrical potential level needed to start a spark flame or discharge
The circuit must supply enough ignition voltage to fire the gas burner.
ignition of fuel before intended time in engines
Pre-ignition can cause engine knocking and damage.
engine that burns fuel in cylinders using an electric spark
The car uses a four-cylinder spark ignition engine.
Expressions with engine
turn off a vehicle's engine
He decided to kill the engine and take a break.
cause too much fuel in an engine
He accidentally flooded the engine while trying to start the car.
accelerate the engine quickly and forcefully
He gunned the engine and sped away.
powerful machine designed to cause damage
The tank was an engine of destruction on the battlefield.
problems with an engine causing malfunction
The car stopped due to engine trouble.
vehicle equipped for firefighting
The fire engine rushed to the burning building..
start the engine of a vehicle
He managed to get the engine running after several attempts.
online tool helping people find information on the internet
I used a search engine to find the answer.
make an engine work, usually by starting and keeping it going
The mechanic will run the engine to check for strange noises.
situation where an engine stops working
The plane had to land due to engine failure.
bright red color like a fire engine
She wore a fire engine red dress to the party.
company or person whose main work is designing and building engines
The car brand partnered with a new engine manufacturer for better performance.
part of a car that converts fuel into motion
He opened the hood to check the automobile engine.
tool to compare features and prices of products
A comparison shopping engine helped me choose the best smartphone for my needs.
section of a vehicle housing the engine
The mechanic inspected the engine compartment for leaks.
liquid in an engine that carries away heat and prevents overheating
The mechanic topped up the engine coolant before we started the long trip.
place where the central work is done
The campaign's engine room was bustling with volunteers.
engine powered by gasoline to generate mechanical energy
The old car's gasoline engine roared to life effortlessly..
self-propelled engine moving trains on tracks
The locomotive engine pulled the freight train across the country.
internal combustion engine using petrol as fuel
The car is powered by a petrol engine.
make an engine run faster for a short time
He likes to rev the engine before driving off.
make the engine run faster
She revs up the engine to show off her car's power.
primary source of development or progress
Education is often seen as the engine of growth in developing countries.
made so search engines can easily find and rank it
This website is search-engine-friendly and appears at the top of results.
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- French:moteur diesel, ...
- German:Dieselmotor, ...
- Italian:motore a compressione, ...
- Spanish:motor diésel, ...
- Portuguese:motor de ignição por compressão, ...
- Chinese:压燃式发动机, ...
- Japanese:圧縮点火エンジン, ...
- Arabic:محرك ديزل, ...
- Hebrew:מָנוֹעַ דִּיזֶל, ...
- Russian:двигатель с воспламенением от сжатия, ...
- Ukrainian:дизельний двигун, ...
- Hindi:संपीड़न-इग्निशन इंजन, ...
- Bengali:ডিজেল ইঞ্জিন, ...
- Catalan:motor de compressió, ...
- Czech:vznětový motor, ...
- Danish:dieselmotor, ...
- Dutch:dieselmotor, ...
- Greek:κινητήρας ντίζελ, ...
- Hungarian:kompressziógyújtású motor, ...
- Khmer:ម៉ាស៊ីនម៉ាស៊ូត, ...
- Korean:압축 점화 엔진, ...
- Persian:موتور احتراق فشاری, ...
- Polish:silnik wysokoprężny, ...
- Portuguese (BR):motor de ignição por compressão, ...
- Romanian:motor diesel, ...
- Swedish:dieselmotor, ...
- Thai:เครื่องยนต์จุดระเบิดด้วยการอัด, ...
- Turkish:sıkıştırma ateşlemeli motor, ...
- Vietnamese:động cơ diesel, ...
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