carburetor
nounmasculinetécnico/kɐɾbuɾɐˈdoɾ/low
car·bu·ra·dor
Definition
Device in an internal combustion engine that mixes air with liquid fuel, forming a suitable gaseous mixture for combustion.
The carburetor of the old car needs cleaning.
Modern engines no longer use carburetors.
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Common collocations
motorcycle carburetorcar carburetorcarburetor cleaningcarburetor adjustment
Etymology
Do francês 'carburateur'.