internal-combustion

American  

[in-tur-nl-kuhm-buhs-chuhn] / ɪnˈtɜr nl kəmˈbʌs tʃən /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of internal-combustion

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

In a recent white paper, Murphy predicted that internal-combustion power trains would slide to about 66% of the power-train mix, while hybrids could almost double to about 27% of that mix by 2031.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 5, 2026

F1 has already taken decisions that will change the ratio of internal-combustion to electrical power over the next two seasons to alleviate this issue.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The company is resetting its strategy to offer customers greater flexibility across electric, hybrid and internal-combustion models, Filosa said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

In the internal-combustion category, the Honda Civic Hybrid and Hyundai Pallisade Hybrid were the top cars and SUVs.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The meaning of the term—Action of the internal-combustion engine—The motor car—The starting-handle—The engine—The carburetter—Ignition of the charge—Advancing the spark—Governing the engine—The clutch—The gear-box—The compensating gear—The silencer—The brakes—Speed of cars.

From How it Works Dealing in simple language with steam, electricity, light, heat, sound, hydraulics, optics, etc., and with their applications to apparatus in common use by Williams, Archibald