What is another word for carburettor?

Pronunciation: [kˈɑːbjʊ͡əɹˌɛtə] (IPA)

Carburetor is a part of an internal combustion engine that blends fuel and air for combustion. It is often referred to as a carb, particularly in American English. In British English, it is spelled carburettor and sometimes referred to as a carburetter. Other synonyms for carburetor include carby, mixer, vaporizer, or simply fuel injector. However, fuel injectors are a more modern innovation that has replaced carburetors in many newer engines. The term carburetor originated from the French word "carbure," meaning a mixture of carbon and hydrogen, which is what gasoline is composed of.

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What are the hypernyms for Carburettor?

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  • Other hypernyms:

    air, air flow regulator, engine component, fuel mixer, internal combustion engine part.

Usage examples for Carburettor

In his first attempt he rose to 11,300 feet; but as the carburettor of the engine froze, and as the pilot himself was in grave danger of frost-bite, he descended.
"The Mastery of the Air"
William J. Claxton
Air is also sucked into the carburettor, and the mixture of air and petrol spray produces an inflammable vapour which is drawn straight into the cylinder of the engine.
"The Mastery of the Air"
William J. Claxton
By an ingenious contrivance the valve is opened when the piston moves out of the cylinder, and a vacuum is created behind it and in the carburettor.
"The Mastery of the Air"
William J. Claxton

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