Thesaurus Term/Concept: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

Identifier	137889
Class	COMPONENTS
Status	Preferred
Index?	Yes
Scope Note	An engine or prime mover, in which a mixture of air and fuel is ignited inside a closed cylinder, and the resulting explosion drives a piston to the opposite end of the cylinder, its movement turning a crankshaft via suitable mechanical parts.

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