external combustion

collocation in English

meaningsofexternalandcombustion

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external
adjective
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/ɪkˈstɜː.nəl/us
/ɪkˈstɝː.nəl/
of, on, for, or coming from ...
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combustion
noun[U]
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/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/us
/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/
the process ...
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(Definition ofexternalandcombustionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In a purely mechanical (non-solenoid) calliope, the resulting pressures ofexternalcombustionresult in between one and five pounds of trigger pressure.
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Externalcombustionhas been used for the purpose of using pulverized coal or finely ground biomass (such as sawdust) as a fuel.
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The diesel engine has the highest thermal efficiency of any standard internal orexternalcombustionengine due to its very high compression ratio.
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The difference initially seems insignificant, butexternalcombustionis what gives the calliope its staccatto.
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A related engine is theexternalcombustionengine.
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A hot air engine is anexternalcombustionengine.
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Steam engines areexternalcombustionengines, where the working fluid is separate from the combustion products.
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A steam engine usesexternalcombustion, as opposed to internal combustion.
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Heat engines, including internal combustion engines andexternalcombustionengines (such as steam engines) burn a fuel to create heat, which then creates motion.
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The steam was produced in a boiler using wood or coal and fed through a steamexternalcombustionengine.
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Whenexternalcombustionis used, it is possible to use exhaust air from the turbine as the primary combustion air.
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Operating under the constant pressures of anexternalcombustionchamber, the calliope merely directs exhaust.
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The development ofexternalcombustionengines is detailed as part of the history of the automobile, but often treated separately from the development of true automobiles.
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The compressed air is admitted to an external accumulator, and then into anexternalcombustionchamber before it is admitted to the power side of the disc.
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Theexternalcombustionchamber enables the engine to use diesel fuel in small engine sizes, giving it unique capabilities for unmanned aerial vehicle propulsion and other applications.
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This is called anexternalcombustionengine.
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