Meaning of the word "internal combustion engine" in English

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internal combustion engine

US /ɪnˌtɜːr.nəl kəmˈbʌs.tʃən ˈen.dʒɪn/
UK /ɪnˌtɜːr.nəl kəmˈbʌs.tʃən ˈen.dʒɪn/
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Noun

1.

an engine that generates motive power by the burning of gasoline, oil, or other fuel with air inside the engine, the hot gases produced being used to drive a piston or turn a turbine.

Example:
Most cars today are powered by an internal combustion engine.
The efficiency of the internal combustion engine has greatly improved over the years.
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