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Definition of exhaust manifold
exhaust manifold
Plural:exhaust manifolds
• noun
1
A cast metal component or system of pipes in an internal combustion engine that collects exhaust gases from multiple cylinders and routes them into a single exhaust pipe.
Example
"The mechanic noticed a hairline crack in the exhaust manifold, which was causing the engine to sound unusually loud and smell of fumes."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exhaust manifold. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exhaust-manifold