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carburetor

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/kɐɾbuɾɐˈdoɾ/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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