air intake

Combustion oxygen source

An air intake is an opening or duct that allows air to enter a system—typically an engine, ventilation system, or breathing apparatus.

In vehicles, the air intake delivers air to the engine for combustion: The cold air intake improved the car's performance.

In buildings, air intakes bring fresh air into HVAC systems.

engine

manifold

Many and various

throttlePower flow controller
turbochargerExhaust-powered engine booster
carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer

supercharger · intercooler · injector · combustion · cylinder · piston · valve · horsepower · torque · compression

ventilation

HVAC

Indoor climate management

ductworkHVAC distribution channels
grillesProtective perforated coverings
registersRecords officially

louvers · damper · filtration · airflow · blower · fans · climate control · diffusers · ventilator · circulation

aerodynamics

scoop

First-reported story

ductTube conveying fluid
hood scoopRaised engine air intake
streamlineRemove unnecessary elements

airflow · cooling · downforce · diffuser · splitter · vortex · pressure differential · drag · wind tunnel · cowl

respiration

inhale

Draw air in

breathAir taken in
lungsRespiratory chest organs
oxygenElement eight, colorless gas

diaphragm · nostrils · trachea · bronchi · alveoli · nasal · inspiration · ventilate · breathing · pulmonary

Categories

Engine Managementfuel injection, ignition system, throttle, fuel injector, spark plugs
Airflowairflow, vent, exhaust, airstream, circulation
inhalationinhale, breath, breaths, deep breath, gasp
intakeingestion, absorption, hydration, nutrition, breath
Engine Bayengine, engine block, radiator, alternator, spark plugs
engine roomdiesel engine, steam engine, turbine, motor, boiler

Opposites

airflow direction

air intakeexhaust

Use up entirely

air outlet · exhaust vent · exhaust port · exhaust pipe · exhaust system

Family

air, airs, airing, intake, aired, inhalation, intakes

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G