Reciprocating engine
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A reciprocating engine, also often known as a piston engine, is a heat engine that uses one or more reciprocating pistons to convert pressure into a rotating motion. This article describes the common features of all types. The main types are: the internal combustion engine, used extensively in motor vehicles; the steam engine, the mainstay of the Industrial Revolution; and the niche application Stirling engine.
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- Related: Heat engine, Steam engine, Stirling engine, Internal combustion engine, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, Engine configuration, Diesel engine
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