Definition of «unburned hydrocarbons»

"Unburned hydrocarbons" refers to chemicals that are not completely transformed into carbon dioxide and water during combustion. These hydrocarbons can be released into the air, contributing to air pollution and potentially harmful effects on the environment and human health.

Sentences with «unburned hydrocarbons»

The narrower valve angle decreases the surface - to - volume ratio and helps create a flatter, more compact combustion chamber that reduces unburned hydrocarbon emissions. (greencarcongress.com)
The narrow valve angle decreases the surface - to - volume ratio and helps create a flatter, more compact combustion chamber that reduces unburned hydrocarbon emissions. (greencarcongress.com)
They do not have catalytic converters and their emissions of unburned hydrocarbons, oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter, and carbon monoxide are quite high. (builditsolar.com)
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