internal-combustion

[ in-tur-nl-kuhm-buhs-chuhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to an internal-combustion engine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of internal-combustion¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Gas-powered internal combustion engines were pretty much the only way to move a car from one place to another.

From The Daily Beast

In attempting to compete against the internal combustion engine, Tesla may have to do something similar.

From The Daily Beast

But it's also possible that if we properly priced carbon, the internal combustion would remain the favored technology.

From The Daily Beast

This progress was not accomplished by reinventing the internal combustion engine.

From The Daily Beast

Now it is time for us to say goodbye to the internal combustion engine.

From The Daily Beast

It represents the greatest possible utilization of the power of heat in an internal-combustion engine.

From Project Gutenberg

These illustrations also permit of obtaining a good idea of the variety of forms internal combustion engines are made in.

From Project Gutenberg

The ideal internal combustion motor, is the one having the most uniform turning movement with the least mechanical friction loss.

From Project Gutenberg

Fortunately, the development of the internal-combustion motor was not delayed by the lack of suitable fuel.

From Project Gutenberg

The improvements noted in the modern internal combustion motors have been due to many conditions.

From Project Gutenberg