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compression ignition

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compression ignition [kəm′presh·ən ig′nish·ən]
(mechanical engineering)
Ignition produced by compression of the air in a cylinder of an internal combustion engine before fuel is admitted.
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This technique is an enabler to someday allow them to realize Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI).
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The SCRI combustion technology enables practical application of homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI), a process that, in theory, can lower emissions while also achieving reduced fuel consumption.
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