Preignition
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Preignition is a noun meaning (automotive) The premature detonation of a fuel charge in Four-stroke cycle engines.
Meaning
(automotive) The premature detonation of a fuel charge in Four-stroke cycle engines.
Word Forms
- preignitions
Synonyms for preignition
Depending on context, synonyms include pinking, pinging, knocking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include postinjection, prechamber, preburner, primer, predetonation, push-start.
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