powertrain
Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈpaʊɚˌtɹeɪn/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/ˈpaʊəˌtɹeɪn/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
Noun
The group of components in a vehicle that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.
- Examples
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In their model, the researchers assumed that the same number of powertrains would be produced in 2030 as in 2016.
More examples (1)
The EXP 100 GT is a two-door, four-seat behemoth measuring 19 feet (5.8 meters) in length. It’s designed to show what a Bentley GT might look like in the year 2035, complete with a pure-electric powertrain and self-driving capabilities.
Word forms
powertrainspower train