compression stroke

(thing) by jonesboy Sun Oct 15 2000 at 7:13:34
Automotive; in a four-cycle engine, when the piston is moving up in the cylinder (its bore) to compress the air/fuel mixture prior to ignition. See also: intake stroke, exhaust stroke, power stroke.
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