carburet
IPA: kˈɑrbɝeɪ
noun
- (chemistry, obsolete) A carbide.
verb
- (transitive, chemical, obsolete) To react with carbon.
- (transitive, obsolete) To enrich an illuminating gas with carbon-rich fuel.
- (transitive) To mix air with hydrocarbons, especially with petroleum, as in an internal combustion engine.
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Examples of "carburet" in Sentences
- In a carbureted engine, it is found in the carburetor.