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- /hit ˈen-jən/
- /hiːt ˈendʒɪn/
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- /hit ˈen-jən/
Definitions of heat engine words
- noun heat engine a mechanical device designed to transform part of the heat entering it into work. 1
- noun heat engine an engine that converts heat energy into mechanical energy 0
- noun heat engine an engine for changing heat into mechanical energy, such as a steam engine or gasoline engine 0
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Origin of heat engine
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95
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Parts of speech for Heat engine
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heat engine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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