72
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From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
absorbentnounUS /əbˈzɔːrbənt/
a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
in actual fact
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
AIR-COOLING
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From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
in addition
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
annularly-disposed
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From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
the act of burning something
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
carefully weighed
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
COOLINGnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
cylindersnounUS /ˈsɪləndərz/
plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
decreasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
apart from; not including
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/
extend in one or more directions
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
usually; as a rule
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
highest in quality
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
for this reason
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
highly-heated
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From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
jacketing
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From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
lubricationnounUS /ˌluːbrɪˈkeɪʃən/
the condition of having been made smooth or slippery by the application of a lubricant
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
engage in
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
motorcyclesnounUS /ˈmoʊtərsaɪkəlz/
plural of “motorcycle” — a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
absolutely essential
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
in other respects or ways
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
pistonsnounUS /ˈpɪstənz/
plural of “piston” — United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
plugsnounUS /plʌɡz/
plural of “plug” — blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
pluralitynounUS /plərˈælɪti/
the state of being plural
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
without much difficulty
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
repelsverbUS /rɪˈpelz/
third-person singular of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
subtile
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From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
SYSTEMSnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
carry out
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Air does not take up heat readily, whereas water is the greatest absorbent known, and in the primary stages of the art water was objected to on account of its weight, and for the further reason that the jacketing of the engine was considered a needless expense.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AIR COOLING.--Cooling was originally obtained by using air, which was blown against the cylinders; but this was not generally developed to a satisfactory degree except for small motors.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading AIR-COOLING DEVICES.--A highly-heated metallic surface actually repels such a subtile fluid as air, hence it is necessary to supply the cylinders with a blast of air, and also provide a greater cooling area, so that if the ribs themselves can be cooled, the temperature will be decreased in proportion to the enlarged surface thus provided.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of the best known devices to increase the cooling capacity with air cooling, and now largely used in motorcycles, is to provide the cylinders with a plurality of thin broad ribs, annularly-disposed, as shown in Fig. 72a.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading COOLING SYSTEMS Proper cooling is a necessary feature of all gasoline motors, otherwise the intense heat of the burning fuel would expand the pistons to such an extent as to prevent their free motion in the cylinders, as well as destroy the spark plugs, injure the springs, and make lubrication a difficult matter, if not impossible, by burning up the oil.
