[hes-uh l-muh n] /ˈhɛs əl mən/

a low-compression oil engine requiring a spark for ignition.


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    [hesh-uh n] /ˈhɛʃ ən/ adjective 1. of or relating to the state of Hesse or its inhabitants. noun 2. a native or inhabitant of Hesse. 3. a Hessian mercenary used by England during the American Revolution. 4. a hireling or ruffian. 5. (lowercase) . 6. Also called Hessian andiron. (in the U.S.) an andiron having […]

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  • Hessite

    [hes-ahyt] /ˈhɛs aɪt/ noun 1. a rare mineral, silver telluride, Ag 2 Te, found in silver ores: sometimes contains gold. /ˈhɛsaɪt/ noun 1. a black or grey metallic mineral consisting of silver telluride in cubic crystalline form. Formula: Ag2Te
