internal-combustion

American  

[in-tur-nl-kuhm-buhs-chuhn] / ɪnˈtɜr nl kəmˈbʌs tʃən /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of internal-combustion

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

This “transition to clean mobility” entails a broad shift from internal-combustion engines to electric vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

In the internal-combustion category, the Honda Civic Hybrid and Hyundai Pallisade Hybrid were the top cars and SUVs.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

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 • Jan. 25, 2024

Both vehicles are so-called native EVs, which means most of the design is a new development and not based on a previous internal-combustion platform.

From Reuters • Jun. 16, 2023

We simply can not afford to preach economy in oil when we do not promote by every means the use of the internal-combustion engine for its consumption.

From Conservation Through Engineering Extract from the Annual Report of the Secretary of the Interior by Lane, Franklin K.