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Definition of external-combustion engine - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
technologyTECH. engine where fuel combustion occurs outside the engineTECH.
- Steam engines are a type of external-combustion engine..
- The old factory used an external-combustion engine for its machinery.
- External-combustion engines were common in early industrial applications.
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Expressions with external
only on the outside of the body, not inside
Apply the cream for external use only.
visual image or sight of the outside part of something
The brochure showed an external view of the hotel on the front page.
link between different groups or countries
The external relation between the two countries is strong.
used only on the outside of the body
Apply the cream for external use only.
independent review of an organization’s records or activities by outside specialists
The company ordered an external audit to reassure its international investors.
physical key used to open or control something from the outside
Only managers have the external key for the warehouse gate.
storage device outside the computer case
I store my photos on an external drive.
device for storing large amounts of data externally
She transferred the videos to an external hard drive..
hyperlink directing to a different website
Click the external link to visit the source.
storage device not part of the main computer system
He saved the files to an external storage device for backup.
outside factors or pressures that affect someone or something
Her choice of career was shaped by strong external influences.
independent accountant who reviews another organization's records to check their accuracy
An external auditor examined the company's accounts before they were presented to investors.
money a country owes to foreign creditors
The nation's external debt has increased significantly over the past decade.
risk originating outside an organization
The company prepared for any external risk that could impact its operations.
outside portion, including pinna and auditory canal
The doctor examined his external ear for swelling.
economic environment outside an organization or country where it sells or buys
The company plans to expand into the external market next year.
format in which data is stored or sent outside a program
The database converts records into an external representation for backup files.
angle outside a polygon supplementary to an interior angle
The external angle of a triangle is 120 degrees.
outer branch of carotid artery supplying head and face
The surgeon carefully examined the external carotid artery.
costs from defects found after delivery
The company faced high external failure costs due to product recalls.
weight or force applied to an object or system from outside it
Engineers calculated the external load the bridge would need to support.
muscle on the side of the abdomen
The external oblique helps in twisting the torso.
exchange of gases between the body and the external environment
External respiration involves inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide..
spiral ridge on the outside of a part that screws into another
The external thread on the bolt fits tightly into the matching nut.
Expressions with combustion
enclosed space where fuel is burned in an engine
The combustion chamber in a car engine is crucial for its operation..
engine using fuel combustion to create movement
The car is powered by a combustion engine.
burning fuel inside an engine to make it work
Internal combustion powers most cars and motorcycles.
piston or rotary engine powered by fuel combustion
The internal combustion engine revolutionized transportation.
combustion without an external source of heat
Spontaneous combustion can occur in piles of oily rags.
air supplied to burning fuel to support the chemical burning process
The heater needs additional combustion air to burn the gas safely.
management of how fuel burns in equipment to improve safety or efficiency
Modern boilers use automatic combustion control to reduce fuel use and emissions.
region where fuel burns and releases heat inside a system
Sensors monitor the temperature in the combustion zone of the furnace.
heat released when one mole burns in oxygen
The heat of combustion of methane is measured in the lab.
burning of fuel without enough oxygen, creating harmful gases or soot
Incomplete combustion in heaters can release dangerous carbon monoxide indoors.
burning fuel using oxygen instead of air
Oxy-combustion reduces carbon emissions in power plants.
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 à combustion externe, ...
- German:Heißluftmotor, ...
- Italian:motore a combustione esterna, ...
- Spanish:motor de combustión externa, ...
- Portuguese:motor de combustão externa, ...
- Chinese:外燃机, ...
- Japanese:外燃機関, ...
- Arabic:مُحَرِّك احْتِرَاق خَارِجِي, ...
- Hebrew:מָנוֹעַ בְּעֵרָה חִיצוֹנִית, ...
- Russian:двигатель внешнего сгорания, ...
- Ukrainian:двигун зовнішнього згоряння, ...
- Hindi:बाहरी-दहन इंजन, ...
- Bengali:বাহ্যিক-দহন ইঞ্জিন, ...
- Catalan:motor de combustió externa, ...
- Czech:motor s vnějším spalováním, ...
- Danish:ekstern forbrændingsmotor, ...
- Dutch:buitenverbrandingsmotor, ...
- Greek:κινητήρας εξωτερικής καύσης, ...
- Hungarian:külső égésű motor, ...
- Khmer:ម៉ាស៊ីនចំហេះខាងក្រៅ, ...
- Korean:외연 기관, ...
- Persian:موتور احتراق خارجی, ...
- Polish:silnik o spalaniu zewnętrznym, ...
- Portuguese (BR):motor de combustão externa, ...
- Romanian:motor cu ardere externă, ...
- Swedish:yttre förbränningsmotor, ...
- Thai:เครื่องยนต์สันดาปภายนอก, ...
- Turkish:dıştan yanmalı motor, ...
- Vietnamese:động cơ đốt ngoài, ...
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