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internal combustion engine; ICE
An engine that generates power by burning fuel inside the engine itself, as opposed to external combustion engines like steam engines. Includes gasoline engines, diesel engines, and gas turbines.
自動車の多くは内燃機関で動く。
Most automobiles run on internal combustion engines.
電気自動車の普及で内燃機関の時代が終わると言われている。
It is said that the era of internal combustion engines will end with the spread of electric vehicles.
内燃機関の効率を高めることで、燃費と排出ガスの両方を改善できる。
By improving the efficiency of internal combustion engines, both fuel economy and emissions can be improved.
Composed of 内燃 (internal combustion) and 機関 (engine, mechanism). This technical term is frequently encountered in news about the automotive industry, particularly discussions of the transition from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. Japan's automotive industry makes this a particularly relevant topic in Japanese media.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 内燃機関車: internal combustion engine vehicle
- 内燃機関の廃止: phasing out of combustion engines
- 内燃機関の開発: combustion engine development
- ガソリン内燃機関: gasoline internal combustion engine
SIMILAR WORDS:
- エンジン: engine — the everyday loanword, used in casual conversation
- 外燃機関: external combustion engine — burns fuel outside the engine (e.g., steam engine)
- 電動モーター: electric motor — the alternative powertrain replacing combustion engines