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carburetor

/kɑːrbəˈrɛtər/ noun · British & US
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What does carburetor mean?

noun

A device in an internal combustion engine that mixes air with fuel before it enters the engine's cylinders, typically consisting of a float chamber, a venturi, and a jet.

Example

"The mechanic replaced the carburetor with a fuel-injected system to improve the car's performance."

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