carburation
Britishnoun
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She needs new carburation, new cylinders, new water-circulation, new lubrication, new valves, new brakes, new ignition, new gears, new bolts, new nuts, new everything.
From The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol by Ball, Alec
There is no dust and there are no depressions in the surface which will upset the carburation and jar the bolts off your machine.
From The Automobilist Abroad by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)
The amount of heat required for proper carburation depends on the temperature of the outside air.
From Marvel Carbureter and Heat Control As Used on Series 691 Nash Sixes Booklet S by Anonymous
The latter type also requires less attention when working, and the fuel is more convenient both for carrying and in the matter of carburation.
From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles
The first, obtained by the decarburation of the metal, gives natural or puddled steel; the second, produced by the carburation of the iron, gives steel of cementation.
From The Mysterious Island by Verne, Jules
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