carburetor

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Noun carburetor has 1 sense

carburetor, carburettor - mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion
--₁ is a kind of mechanical device
--₁ is a part of fuel system
--₁ has parts: air horn; air-intake; butterfly valve; venturi

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Carburetor

Definition:

A carburetor is a device in an internal combustion engine that blends air and fuel together for combustion. It controls the flow of air and fuel into the engine cylinders to achieve proper combustion.

Senses:

Noun: A carburetor is a mechanical device in an engine used to mix air and fuel for combustion.
Verb: To carburet means to mix or vaporize fuel to create a combustible mixture.

Usage:

Popular usage: Carburetors were commonly used in older vehicles, but are now mostly replaced by fuel injection systems.

Local usage: Some vintage car enthusiasts still prefer carbureted engines for their simplicity and ease of maintenance in our area.

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