Definitions for compression-ignition

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compression-ignition compression ignition

Compression-Ignition is a 20 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 2987 anagrams from letters in compression-ignition (-cegiiiimnnnoooprsst).

Definitions for compression-ignition

noun

1. ignition of engine fuel by the heat of air compressed in the cylinders into which the fuel is introduced.

Origin of compression-ignition

First recorded in 1925-30

Examples for compression-ignition

Considerable development of the compression ignition type of engine for aircraft will be required before it is commonly available.