In a diesel engine, the time period between the start of injection and the beginning of combustion is known as:

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Ignition delay in a diesel engine refers to the time interval between the start of fuel injection into the combustion chamber and the start of combustion. This period encompasses both the physical processes of fuel atomization, mixing with air, and the chemical processes of fuel-air mixture preparation before combustion actually begins.

In a Diesel Engine, the Time Period Between the Start