A small chamber located outside the combustion chamber of some cars in which a small amount of rich fuel-air mixture can be ignited to increase fuel efficiency and cut emissions. Found principally on diesel engines and stratified charge engines . Also called "pre-chambers."
PRE-COMBUSTION CHAMBER
Meaning of PRE-COMBUSTION CHAMBER in English
English dictionary of automotive terms. Английский словарь автомобильных терминов. 2012