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Primary Piston

Definition: The main piston in an engine that is responsible for converting the energy generated from fuel combustion into mechanical motion.

Sense 1 (Noun): The primary piston is the largest piston in an engine, positioned closest to the crankshaft, and is responsible for generating the majority of the engine's power.

Example sentence: The primary piston moves up and down within the cylinder, transferring force to the connecting rod.

Sense 2 (Adjective): Referring to a piston that is of primary importance or serves as the main component in a particular mechanism.

Example sentence: The primary piston assembly must be carefully inspected and maintained for optimal engine performance.

Sense 3 (Adjective): Pertaining to a piston that is used as the starting point or initial reference for a measurement or calculation.

Example sentence: Before taking measurements, align the micrometer with the primary piston to establish the baseline value.

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