exhaust system

Noun
  1. System consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged (synset 103307883)
    is a type of: system - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
    has:
    • exhaust manifold - a manifold that receives exhaust gases from the cylinders and conducts them to the exhaust pipe
    • exhaust pipe - a pipe through which burned gases travel from the exhaust manifold to the muffler
    • exhaust valve - a valve through which burned gases from a cylinder escape into the exhaust manifold
    • muffler, silencer - a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
    • tailpipe - a pipe carrying fumes from the muffler to the rear of a car
    is a part of: automobile engine - the engine that propels an automobile
    same as: exhaust

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