internal-combustion
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of internal-combustion
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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In Norway, for example, taxes can add 150% to the price of an internal-combustion vehicle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 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
However, the increased adoption of battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, favors the Chinese original equipment manufacturers while putting pressure on the sales volumes of European incumbents trying to unload cars with internal-combustion engines.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 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 reader should understand from preceding chapters that the power of an internal-combustion motor is obtained by the rapid combustion and consequent expansion of some inflammable gas.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pag?
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