compression ignition
Americannoun
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Origin of compression ignition
First recorded in 1925–30
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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.
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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 Robert B. Meyer
They were in answer to the question, “What is your opinion of the probable early future of the compression ignition type of engine in aircraft powerplants?”
From The First Airplane Diesel Engine: Packard Model DR-980 of 1928 by Robert B. Meyer
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 Robert B. Meyer
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 Robert B. Meyer
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