"four-stroking" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} four-stroking (uncountable)
  1. (automotive) Abnormal operation of a two-stroke internal combustion engine, such that the cylinder only fires every second cycle (like a four-stroke engine). This occurs when the exhaust scavenging and inlet charging leaves a mixture in the cylinder which does not ignite, but needs a second scavenge/charge to produce an adequate mix. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Automotive
    Sense id: en-four-stroking-en-noun-c~pQLQT3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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