In a two-stroke diesel engine, which component serves as the primary air inlet into the cylinder?

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In a two-stroke diesel, the fresh air that fills the cylinder during scavenging comes in through openings built into the cylinder wall called intake ports. As the piston moves downward on the scavenging stroke, these ports are uncovered, allowing the incoming air to rush in and push out exhaust gases. This makes the intake ports the primary route for air entering the cylinder. Unlike many four-stroke engines that use a dedicated intake valve, two-stroke designs rely on these ports for air entry, while exhaust exits through separate exhaust ports or an exhaust manifold. The piston acts as a moving gate that helps regulate flow, but the actual air entry path is the intake ports.