- present participle of reciprocate.
reciprocating
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With gas turbines in short supply, hyperscalers are turning to reciprocating engines that are smaller, less efficient, more emissions-heavy—but available.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
But even these are selling out, and reciprocating engines are gaining more traction, said Musfika Mishi, an analyst at BloombergNEF.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
At the same time, oil and gas is expected to see moderate growth this year, with reciprocating engine sales expected to increase, driven by strong demand in gas compression applications, Creed says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
That includes gas-fired reciprocating engines, which are large internal combustion engines fed by natural gas that can provide on-site power.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
In the driveway there are hugs and kisses good-bye, initiated by Maxine, his parents reciprocating clumsily.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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