Cylinder

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001531",
  "term": "Cylinder",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The central working part of a reciprocating engine, consisting of a cylindrical chamber within the engine block where a piston travels. Combustion of the air-fuel mixture occurs within this chamber, forcing the piston down to generate power. The inner surface is precision-honed to form a seal with the piston rings, and its volume, combined with the combustion chamber volume, determines the engine's displacement.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "cylinder head",
    "opposed cylinder"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Zylinder",
    "es": "cilindro",
    "fr": "cylindre"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cylinder/"
}