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Internal-combustion engine   /ɪntˈərnəl-kəmbˈəstʃən ˈɛndʒən/   Listen
Internal-combustion engine

noun
1.
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.  Synonym: ICE.



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... claims.—Very troublesome questions are constantly arising as to whether an invention should be classified in a combination class or an element class. The point will be illustrated by example: A describes and illustrates an automobile having an internal-combustion motor and a friction-clutch in the motor transmission-gear. He states that the clutch is in the usual relationship to the motor and gearing, but claims a new clutch for whatever it may be adapted. B discloses an internal-combustion motor said to be ...
— The Classification of Patents • United States Patent Office



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