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internal combustion engine
- Definição1
- Type of engine in which the fuel is burnt within the cylinders of the engine, as opposed to the steam engine.
- Fonte1
- CROCKER, David. Dictionary of aviation. 2nd ed. London: A&C, 2005.
- Fonte2
- CROCKER, David. Dictionary of aviation. 2nd ed. London: A&C, 2005.
- Nota adicional1
- Acronym in English: ICE
- Nota adicional2
- In British usage, there is a clear distinction between the terms ‘engine’ and ‘motor ’, the term ‘motor ’only being used for electric power units. In American usage, however, ‘motor ’ is used for all types of power unit including the internal-combustion engine.
- Related Term
- engine
- Português
- motor de combustão interna