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Combustion chamber
/kəmbˈʌstʃən tʃˈeɪmbə/
/kəmbˈʌstʃən tʃˈeɪmbɚ/
Combustion chamber
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the part of an engine where fuel is burned to produce energy
Example
Engineers study combustion chambers to improve efficiency and reduce emissions in various types of engines.
Aircraft engines have specially designed combustion chambers to efficiently burn fuel at high altitudes.
In a car engine, the combustion chamber mixes fuel and air before burning it to create power.
The combustion chamber in a furnace is where oil or gas is ignited to generate heat for a home.
The combustion chamber in a rocket engine is crucial for propelling the spacecraft into space by burning fuel.