throttle
Sign in to saveA throttle is a mechanism by which fluid flow is managed by construction or obstruction.
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- Internal combustion engines
- Throttle body
- Multiple throttle bodies
- Other engines
- Lifespan of the throttle in cars
- See also
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A throttle is a mechanism by which fluid flow is managed by construction or obstruction.
An engine's power can be increased or decreased by the restriction of inlet gases (by the use of a throttle), but usually decreased. The term throttle has come to refer, informally, to any mechanism by which the power or speed of an engine is regulated, such as a car's accelerator pedal. What is often termed a throttle (in an aviation context) is also called a thrust lever, particularly for jet engine powered aircraft. For a steam locomotive, the valve which controls the steam is known as the regulator.
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