internal-combustion

[ in-tur-nl-kuhm-buhs-chuhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to an internal-combustion engine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of internal-combustion¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

A separate lawsuit against California claims a phased-in ban on internal-combustion trucks is unconstitutional and will hurt the U.S. economy.

From Seattle Times

The automaker said its fourth-quarter revenue rose to $46 billion, from $44 billion a year earlier, thanks to strong sales of internal-combustion vehicles and light commercial trucks.

From New York Times

The EPA has also said that the auto industry could employ widespread use of particulate filters, which mitigate the soot emitted from internal-combustion engines.

From Seattle Times

That’s one reason the Mach-E has a supersized iPad on the center stack, while internal-combustion Mustangs have something more comparable to a Kindle.

From Seattle Times

The company now says it will buy more internal-combustion engine vehicles, citing weaker demand and higher operating costs for E.V.s.

From New York Times