multicylinder

American

[muhl-tee-sil-in-der, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈsɪl ɪn dər, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

Or multicylindered

adjective

having more than one cylinder, as an internal-combustion or steam engine.

Etymology

Origin of multicylinder

First recorded in 1900–05; multi- + cylinder

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The chief advantage of the multicylinder engine is the smoother drive obtained.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various

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