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to decoke

to decoke

9.9
To remove carbon deposits from the inside of an engine
  • verb
  • /dɪˈkoʊk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : descarbonizar
  • The mechanic had to decoke the engine before it would run smoothly again.

Examples

  • After years of use, the workshop specializes in decoking diesel truck engines.

  • It's important to decoke older car engines regularly to maintain their performance.

  • I need to decoke my car's engine.

  • He decoked the engine last weekend.

  • After a year of heavy use, he decided to decoke the engine to improve its performance.

  • To ensure the car runs smoothly, it's important to decoke the engine regularly.

  • The mechanic recommended that I decoke my vehicle to prevent any future issues.

Synonyms

to decarbonize
vsto decoke
  • Specialized
7.7

To remove hard black carbon from inside an engine or machine

is specific to clearing deposits inside engines rather than broader metal treatment
to decarburize
vsto decoke
  • Specialized
9.9

To remove carbon from metal parts so they work better

is about removing only deposits inside engines rather than treating metals chemically

How Clean

to decoke
  • Specialized
9.9
to strip
  • Specialized
15 6.3
to degrease
1 4.1
to clean
∞ 1.0
to wipe
531 1.0

Surface Forms

decoke infinitive
decoked past
decoked past participle
decoking present participle
decokes third person singular

Morphology

decoke = coke (semi-transparent) = de + coke

Formed by productive prefix 'de-' (remove) + 'coke' (carbon deposit); meaning is derivable but this is a technical term and learners may not know the 'coke' sense.

Etymology

Decoke is made of de- meaning 'remove' and coke, a hard black carbon left from burned fuel. So to decoke an engine is to take out that carbon build-up so the engine runs better.