gas engine

American  

noun

1. an internal-combustion engine driven by a mixture of air and gas.

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gas engine British  

noun

1. a type of internal-combustion engine using a flammable gas, such as coal gas or natural gas, as fuel

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Etymology

Origin of gas engine

First recorded in 1870–75

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gas engine

Porsche revived plans for an entry-level SUV with a gas engine, but it won’t arrive until 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Unlike a conventional plug-in hybrid, the gas engine never powers the wheels directly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Most of those don’t offer much electric range before reverting to the gas engine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Japanese automakers have scored great success with traditional fuel-powered vehicles and hybrids, which have both a gas engine and electric motor.

From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2024

Heads began to turn and scan the dark sky for the zeppelin, whose gas engine was throbbing clearly in the still air.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

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