1. internal-combustion_engine
noun. a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine.
Synonyms
- block
- reciprocating engine
- diesel motor
- lubricating system
- outboard motor
- motor vehicle
- powerboat
- rotary engine
- cylinder block
- gas engine
- poppet
- diesel
- motorboat
- heat engine
- engine block
- pressure feed
- supercharger
- four-stroke internal-combustion engine
- force-feed lubricating system
- pressure-feed lubricating system
- ICE
- diesel engine
- four-stroke engine
- self-starter
- petrol engine
- gasoline engine
- automotive vehicle
- outboard
- radial engine
- force feed
- valve-in-head engine
Antonyms
- free
- natural object
- unstuff
- show
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Example sentences of the word internal-combustion
1. Noun Phrase
The internal combustion engine is the most common one you will interact with on a daily basis.
2. Noun Phrase
They are another kind of internal combustion engine.
3. Noun Phrase
Standard-performing vehicles are outfitted to use the correct amount of compression to eliminate internal combustion pings.
4. Noun Phrase
Besides the standard, gasoline-powered internal combustion engine, other types of engines are used in some cars.
2. combustion
noun. ['kəmˈbʌstʃən'] a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light.
Synonyms
- oxidisation
- internal combustion
- deflagration
- oxidation
- burning
- oxidization
- flaming
- flame
Antonyms
- mitigated
- cold
- calmness
Etymology
- combustion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- combustio (Latin)
3. combustion
noun. ['kəmˈbʌstʃən'] the act of burning something.
Synonyms
- arson
- lighting
- firing
- burning
- ignition
- incineration
- change of integrity
- incendiarism
- fire-raising
- kindling
Antonyms
- unexciting
- dark
- unimportant
- bore
Etymology
- combustion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- combustio (Latin)
4. combustion
noun. ['kəmˈbʌstʃən'] a state of violent disturbance and excitement.
Synonyms
- uproar
- garboil
- tumult
Etymology
- combustion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- combustio (Latin)
5. internal
adjective. ['ˌɪnˈtɝːnəl'] happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface.
Synonyms
- internecine
- spatial relation
- interior
- position
- inside
- intrinsic
Antonyms
- external
- outer
- peripheral
- inclusive
Etymology
- internalis (Latin)
6. internal
adjective. ['ˌɪnˈtɝːnəl'] inside the country.
Synonyms
- home
- interior
- national
Antonyms
- posterior
- inner
- posteriority
- outwardness
Etymology
- internalis (Latin)
7. internal
adjective. ['ˌɪnˈtɝːnəl'] occurring within an institution or community.
Synonyms
- intragroup
Antonyms
- interior
- inwardness
Etymology
- internalis (Latin)
8. internal
adjective. ['ˌɪnˈtɝːnəl'] located inward.
Synonyms
- inward
- inner
Antonyms
- bloodless
- southernness
- anterior
Etymology
- internalis (Latin)
9. internal
adjective. ['ˌɪnˈtɝːnəl'] innermost or essential.
Synonyms
- inner
- intrinsical
- intrinsic
Antonyms
- exterior
- marginality
- centrality
- anteriority
Etymology
- internalis (Latin)