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Definition of Carburetor
1. Noun. Mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion.
Exact synonyms: Carburettor
Terms within: Air Horn, Air-intake, Butterfly Valve, Venturi
Group relationships: Fuel System
Generic synonyms: Mechanical Device
Terms within: Air Horn, Air-intake, Butterfly Valve, Venturi
Group relationships: Fuel System
Generic synonyms: Mechanical Device
Definition of Carburetor
1. n. An apparatus in which coal gas, hydrogen, or air is passed through or over a volatile hydrocarbon, in order to confer or increase illuminating power.
2. n. One that carburets; specif., an apparatus in which air or gas is carbureted, as by passing it through a light petroleum oil. The carburetor for a gasoline engine is usually either a
Definition of Carburetor
1. [n -S]