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Exhaust

Ih-GZAWST

/ɪˈɡzɔːst/

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exhaust

Dictionary meaning

System consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged.

Examples

  • This kind of work exhausts me.
  • Combustion products are exhausted in the engine.

Synonyms: exhaust system

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