Fire piston

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A fire piston is an ancient device which is used to start fires. It uses the principle of compression ignition to ignite a piece of tinder, which is then used to light kindling.

The fire piston may have inspired Rudolf Diesel in his creation of the diesel engine.[1]

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  1. ^  (1952). Diesel Story [Film]. Prelinger Archives: Shell Oil. Retrieved on 2007-02-16.

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