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gas engine

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An internal combustion engine that runs on a fuel gas (a gaseous fuel) such as natural gas or producer gas; especially, a reciprocating one, typically a large stationary engine in power plant or industrial use.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

An internal combustion engine that runs on gasoline; especially, a reciprocating one.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US

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Synonyms: petrol engine

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

an internal-combustion engine similar to a gasoline engine but using natural gas instead of gasoline vapor

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: internal-combustion engine, ICE

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