opposed-piston engine

op·posed-pis·ton en·gine

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Definition of opposed-piston engine words

noun opposed-piston engine a reciprocating engine, as a diesel engine, in which each cylinder has two pistons that move simultaneously away from or toward the center. 1

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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