internal-combustion
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of internal-combustion
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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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
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
He also showed off the latest version of Porsche’s 911 Turbo S sports car, in a sign of the industry’s renewed interest in internal-combustion engines, particularly at the luxury end of the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
Our modern internal-combustion engines were barely dreamed of, yet they drove his boat.
From Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons by Willis J. (Willis John) Abbot
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