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

This “transition to clean mobility” entails a broad shift from internal-combustion engines to electric vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal

EVs generate less carbon emissions over their lifetime but can result in more pollution and ecological harm than internal-combustion vehicles, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Internal-combustion cars, meanwhile, ticked down 0.1% to 135,830.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

From Barron's