carburetion
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of carburetion
Example Sentences
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Tools such as trimmers, mowers and blowers generally use engine technologies long abandoned by carmakers: air cooling, carburetion and, often, two-cycle engines fueled by an oil-gas mix .
From Washington Post ● Dec. 20, 2010
Redesigned Fisher bodies, finer upholstery, downdraft carburetion, an automatic manifold heater, carburetor-intake silencer, improved transmission with a new "quiet second gear."
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"Compound carburetion" is a fresh phrase covering new carburetors which up gas mileage.
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Fuel metering is accomplished with electronic injection or precision carburetion.
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With the coming of the double motor containing eight or twelve cylinders arranged in two V blocks, the question of good carburetion has been a problem requiring much study.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pag?
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