Wankel engine
Wankel engine, type of internal-combustion rotary engine distinguished by an orbiting triangular rotor that functions as a piston. See gasoline engine.
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Article Title:
Wankel engine
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
12 September 2023
Access Date:
February 22, 2025