compression ignition

American  

noun

1. ignition of engine fuel by the heat of air compressed in the cylinders into which the fuel is introduced.

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Other Word Forms

• compression-ignition adjective

Etymology

Origin of compression ignition

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

As it revolves inside a specially shaped chamber, the rotor is able to perform all the basic strokes of a piston engine: induction, compression, ignition and exhaust.

From Time Magazine Archive

I believe that the compression ignition engine will continue to remain in the experimental stage during the year 1930.

From The First Airplane Diesel Engine: Packard Model DR-980 of 1928 by Meyer, Robert B.

There is no question that the compression ignition aircraft engine will in time offer severe competition to the gasoline engine.

From The First Airplane Diesel Engine: Packard Model DR-980 of 1928 by Meyer, Robert B.

Considerable development of the compression ignition type of engine for aircraft will be required before it is commonly available.

From The First Airplane Diesel Engine: Packard Model DR-980 of 1928 by Meyer, Robert B.

I believe the compression ignition engine is probably the type which will eventually supersede the present electric ignition units.

From The First Airplane Diesel Engine: Packard Model DR-980 of 1928 by Meyer, Robert B.