Piston
In general, a piston is a sliding plug that fits closely inside the bore of a cylinder.
Related Topics:
Plug - Bore - Cylinder
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Its purpose is either to change the volume enclosed by the cylinder, or to exert a force on a fluid inside the cylinder.
Related Topics:
Volume - Force - Fluid
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