internal-combustion
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of internal-combustion
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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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
The EPA has also said that the auto industry could employ widespread use of particulate filters, which mitigate the soot emitted from internal-combustion engines.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024
The company now says it will buy more internal-combustion engine vehicles, citing weaker demand and higher operating costs for E.V.s.
From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024
But before long the rapid development of internal-combustion engines and the immense progress made in the study of electricity was to advance the development of submarines by leaps and bounds.
From Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons by Abbot, Willis J. (Willis John)
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