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COMBUSTION ENGINE [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motors (Machinery)
DEF

A combustion engine can be generally defined as a machine which is capable of turning the thermal power released by fuel into mechanical power suitable for use.

OBS

There are two types of combustion engines: internal combustion engine and external combustion engine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteurs mécaniques
OBS

Ce groupe de machines comprend les sous-groupes: 1) moteurs à combustion interne 2) moteurs à combustion externe.

CONT

Un moteur à combustion produit de l'énergie quand le mélange air/essence pompé dans chaque cylindre se consume.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Motores mecánicos
DEF

Motor que funciona por combustión del combustible.

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