outstroke

• Terme technique désignant la course d'un piston de moteur en direction du vilebrequin, généralement vers le bas dans un moteur vertical.

A technical term referring to the stroke of an engine piston moving toward the crankshaft.

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   The stroke of an engine piston moving toward the crankshaft, typically the downward or outward phase of the piston's cycle.

   Course de piston vers le vilebrequin

   • The outstroke of the piston generates power in the engine.
   • Mechanics checked the timing of the outstroke for optimal performance.
   • During the outstroke, the exhaust gases are expelled from the cylinder.

   Antonymesinstroke