Internal Combustion Engine
Definition
An internal combustion engine (ICE) is an engine where combustion of fuel occurs with an oxidizer (usually air) inside a combustion chamber. This reaction results in rapidly expanding gases which are used to directly move parts of the machine and perform useful work.
Related terms
Automobiles: Vehicles designed for transportation powered by an internal combustion engine.
Petroleum: A naturally occurring liquid found beneath the Earth's surface that can be refined into various types of fuels including gasoline (petrol), diesel, jet fuel etc., often used in internal combustion engines.
Greenhouse Gases: Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. Burning fossil fuels for internal combustion engines releases these gases.
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AP World History: Modern - 5.5 Technology in the Industrial Age
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