carburation

/ ˌkɑːbjʊˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the process of mixing a hydrocarbon fuel with a correct amount of air to make an explosive mixture for an internal-combustion engine

Example Sentences

The amount of heat required for proper carburation depends on the temperature of the outside air.

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There is no dust and there are no depressions in the surface which will upset the carburation and jar the bolts off your machine.

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As regards carburation, an automatic air valve surrounds the throat of the carburettor, maintaining normal composition of mixture.

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It happened, consequently, that he was well acquainted with the carburation.

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The temperature necessary to effect the carburation of the iron has been found to be that required for the melting of copper, viz.

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