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Why is diesel engine is an internal combustion engine?

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both petrol and diesel are i.c. engines, being that the energy is created inside the cylinder (internally) by burning the fuel therein, as compared to say steam engine which creates energy source (pressurised steam) externally in the boiler prior to delivery to the cylinder(s)

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