exhaust manifold

noun

, Automotive.

1. a component of the exhaust system consisting of a collection of tubes, usually of cast iron, that channel the exhaust gases from the cylinders of an engine to the rest of the exhaust system.

Word History and Origins

Origin of exhaust manifold¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Anderson, a friendly 30-year-old who also owns her own marine engineering services business, says that salty crystals inside the exhaust manifold are a telltale sign of saltwater mixing with engine coolant.

From Seattle Times

The power bump is thanks in part to a redesigned exhaust manifold and new pistons designed to increase the engine’s compression ratio.

From Fox News

“Probably the exhaust manifold,” I’d say, not really knowing what that means.

From Wall Street Journal

The weed wacker that sparked this week’s blaze probably had exhaust manifolds that overheated, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

The department did have about 60 to 65 Explorers that required replacement of the exhaust manifolds, although the issue did not result in fumes in the vehicles’ cabins, he said.

From Los Angeles Times