two-stroke engine

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engine
noun[C]
uk
/ˈen.dʒɪn/us
/ˈen.dʒɪn/
a machine that uses the energy from liquid fuel or steam to ...
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One must consider the efficiency or otherwise of atwo-strokeengineby looking at the movement up as well as the movement down.
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In fact, that particular motorcycle had atwo-strokeengine.
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In place of the oldtwo-strokeengineand manual transmission the newer models have a more powerful engine and automatic transmission.
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The dimensions remained the same as before, as did thetwo-strokeengine, although it was moved forward and now resided underneath the front seat.
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The motorcycle was powered by a split-singletwo-strokeengine(two pistons sharing a single combustion chamber).
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In terms of power per cm, atwo-strokeengineproduces comparable power to an equivalent four-stroke engine.
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Atwo-strokeenginedoes not have a discrete exhaust and intake stroke and thus is incapable of self-aspiration.
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Base compression comprises a portion of the overall compression ratio of atwo-strokeengine.
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To meet noise requirements the smalltwo-strokeenginehas a complex wrap-around style exhaust and extra-long muffler system that results in a low sound output.
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It is powered by a 794cc liquid cooledtwo-strokeengine.
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It combined a lightweight frame and good handling, with a liquid cooled 250cctwo-strokeengine.
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In the early 70s, a 350cc engine was considered large for atwo-strokeengine.
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Torque was 3.9 kgm at 3500 rpm, versus 4.6 kgm in the smallertwo-strokeengine.
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These small cars had a two-cylinder,two-strokeengine.
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The car was known for itstwo-strokeengine.
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The engine was a single-cylinder water-cooledtwo-strokeengine.
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Power usually comes from a 39-50 cctwo-strokeenginewith a maximum of 4.5- 6.
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The first product was a 15 hptwo-strokeengine, which was very successful and was manufactured in large quantities.
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Unusually for atwo-strokeenginethe gears and outer crankshaft bearings are lubricated by a separate crankshaft driven troichoid oil pump.
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Itstwo-strokeengineis easily modified by enthusiasts and a large aftermarket now exists for the quad.
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