CultureAugust 26, 2026

carburetors

KAR-buh-ray-terz

Definition

Mechanical devices in an internal combustion engine that mix air and fuel in the correct ratio for combustion.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'carburer,' meaning to combine with carbon, which refers to the process of enriching air with vaporized fuel.

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