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cylinder head

/ˈsɪlɪndə hɛd/

Traduction: Composant mécanique situé au-dessus du bloc-cylindres, contenant les chambres de combustion, les soupapes et les bougies d'allumage, et assurant l'étanchéité des cylindres pour former l'espace de combustion.

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/ˈsɪlɪndə hɛd/C1formaltechnical
  • frComposant mécanique situé au-dessus du bloc-cylindres, contenant les chambres de combustion, les soupapes et les bougies d'allumage, et assurant l'étanchéité des cylindres pour former l'espace de combustion.

A mechanical component that sits atop the engine block, containing the combustion chambers, valves, and spark plugs, and sealing the cylinders to form the combustion space.

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    A detachable part of an internal combustion engine that sits above the cylinders, sealing them and containing components like valves and spark plugs.

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    • The mechanic removed the cylinder head to inspect the valves.
    • A cracked cylinder head can cause serious engine problems.
    • The cylinder head gasket must be replaced during the repair.