A combustion engine that isn't on the move, it's stationary regardless of engine speed. Applications for such a engine are typically generators for large buildings, such as hospitals where a heavy duty diesel engine (truck engine) is connected to a generator which in turn generates electricity.
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Stationary engines are used in different types of equipment, such as pumps, generators, mills and factory machinery. This is due to the fact that stationary engines have a framework that does not move, and are used in immobile equipment.
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engine hour is the number of hours that an engine has been running. most heavy equipment and stationary engines such as generators or pumps will have an hour gauge on them. these assist in maintianence records etc
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can you elaborate? engine noise? stationary/moving? ticking, tapping or a definite knocking?
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I was at the gym and i saw a black and white stationary bike.
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Most people of my generation and training have been used to the term "powerplant" being a stationary engine, as used in generation or pumping in a building. An "engine"is used in a motor vehicle. it is confusing that the terms are almost interchangeable
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if you do have gas in the car then it could be the idle control valve. it stops the engine from stalling when the car is stationary
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Stationary is used as an adjective, because it describes a noun.
The planets are not stationary.
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The steam-engine is or was the prime-mover for railway locomotives, ships and road-vehicles, and in its stationary forms, for powering factory machinery, pumping-stations, and the like.
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Airplanes can appear to be stationary to someone on the ground, but they cannot be stationary in the air.
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it is 'stationary', not stationary' as in materials, but 'stationary' as being still or something like that.
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The word "stationary" is not a noun. It is an adjective that means not moving or still.
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There are 4 syllables in "Stationary".
Stationary
(Stay-Shun-air-ee)
4 syllables
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A person who sells stationary is typically called a stationer or a stationary store owner.
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I'm wondering if there is a word missing. Generally, hink-pinks are an adjective/noun combination.
stationary top floor = static attic
stationary pickle = still dill
stationary article of clothing = inert skirt
stationary work surface = stable table
stationary bear = steady teddy
stationary aide = consistent assistant
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What is the meaning of stationary as it used in the
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Steam powered engines were in many different uses in the 1800's. In locomotives, ships, and tractors and stationary engines in factories.
I've never heard of them called anything but 'steam engine' .
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Steam powered engines were in many different uses in the 1800's. In locomotives, ships, and tractors and stationary engines in factories.
I've never heard of them called anything but 'steam engine' .
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The speed of a stationary object is 0 m/s, as it is not moving.
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When the merry-go-round came off of it's axle, it was no longer stationary.
Geosynchronous orbit is the same as stationary orbit.
A revolving stage is not supposed to be stationary!
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I wrote a letter on my new stationary to thank my friend for the lovely gift.
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A timing light on #1 cylinder and align the timing marks on crankshaft and stationary mark on engine block
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It's basically the same as in a car, I think. The engine revs or roars as it tries to initiate force but is held back by the brakes. The engine is under strain, which continues as long as the vehicle remains stationary / blocked from going forward.
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The homophone of "stationery" is "stationary." "Stationery" refers to writing materials, while "stationary" means not moving or still.
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The stationary object halted the forward progress of the automobile.
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Any object that is not moving can be classed as stationary.
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The new chairs were not stationary.
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No. Stationary stores deal with just the sale of paper stationary and accessories for such stationary. If you need to scan a document it is best to go to a store such as Kinko's FedX.
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A homophone for the word "stationary" is "stationery." "Stationary" means not moving, while "stationery" refers to writing materials.
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Stationary is its own word and not a suffix. However, it does contain the suffix -ary.
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A homophone for the word "stationery" is "stationary." "Stationery" refers to writing materials, while "stationary" means not moving.
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