Having two cylindrical shapes or components; shaped like two cylinders, or relating to two cylinders.
From bi- (two) + cylindrical (from cylinder, Greek kylindros, roller). Technical term for objects or structures with dual cylindrical geometry.
A 'bicylindrical' engine arrangement (like some motorcycle engines) is actually less balanced and vibrates more than a four-cylinder, which is why Ducati motorcycles sound so different from Harley-Davidsons—the geometry of cylinders completely determines the engine's character.
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