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piston ring

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun piston ring has 1 sense
  1. piston ring - seal consisting of a split metal ring that seals the gap between a piston and the cylinder wall
    --1 is a kind of
    seal
    --1 is a part of piston, plunger

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Piston Ring

Description:

A piston ring is a split ring that fits into a groove on the outer diameter of a piston in an internal combustion engine. It acts as a seal, preventing gas leakage and oil consumption, while also enhancing compression.

Noun - Definition 1:

A piston ring is a cylinder-shaped ring that is split and inserted around the piston to provide a tight seal and control the flow of gases in an engine.

Sample Sentence:

During the engine rebuild, it was necessary to replace the worn piston rings to restore proper compression and prevent oil leakage.

Noun - Definition 2:

In automotive terms, a piston ring refers to one of the multiple rings installed on a piston to maintain a proper seal between the piston and cylinder wall.

Sample Sentence:

He meticulously inspected each piston ring to ensure they were in good condition before reassembling the engine.

Adjective:

When used as an adjective, piston ring refers to something that is popular or widely used by local automotive enthusiasts.

Sample Sentence:

That car modification is a piston-ring upgrade among local gearheads, significantly improving engine performance.

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