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piston rings

 

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 Rings

Description:

Piston rings are circular metallic components that fit around the perimeter of a piston in an internal combustion engine. They provide a seal between the piston and the cylinder walls, preventing the combustion gases from escaping into the crankcase and ensuring efficient engine operation.

Senses:

  1. Primary Sense (Noun): Piston rings are essential engine parts, primarily used in automotive and industrial engines.
  2. Secondary Sense (Plural Noun): Can refer to multiple piston rings collectively installed in an engine.

Examples:

  • The piston rings in my car's engine need to be replaced to improve compression.
  • Without properly functioning piston rings, an engine may experience oil consumption issues.
  • John purchased a set of high-performance piston rings for his motorcycle engine.

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