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from The Century Dictionary.

  • Same as multiple-cylinder.

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Examples

  • This is essential for a multicylinder engine as the flow conditions in the manifold may cause an uneven distribution of fuel gas to the cylinders if air and fuel are not fully mixed before thy enter the manifold.

    5. The Gas Diesel Engine 1988

  • The total displaced volume of a multicylinder engine, Vd, e, is the volume of one cylinder multiplied by the number of cylinders, i:

    3. Essential theory on internal combustion engines 1988

  • The only problem that might develop is fine cracks around the cylinder combustion chamber due to the local overheating on multicylinder engines which are equipped with swirl combustion chambers or pre-ignition chambers.

    Chapter 11 1982

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