carburetion

[ kahr-buh-rey-shuhn, -byuh-, -byuh-resh-uhn ]

/ ˌkɑr bəˈreɪ ʃən, -byə-, -byəˈrɛʃ ən /

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noun

(in an internal-combustion engine) the process of producing a mixture of air and fuel in the correct proportion for engine combustion.

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Also car·bu·ra·tion

[kahr-buh-rey-shuhn, -byuh-] /ˌkɑr bəˈreɪ ʃən, -byə-/

Origin of carburetion

carburet + -ion

Words nearby carburetion

carbunculosis, carburate, carburation, carburet, carburetant, carburetion, carburetor, carburettor, carburize, carby, carbylamine

How to use carburetion in a sentence

Full instructions for locating carburetion troubles will be given in proper sequence.
Aviation Engines|Victor Wilfred Pag
Some of the matters discussed were the four-cycle engine, carburetion, transmission and differential, and the storage battery.
Our Schools in War Time—and After|Arthur Davis Dean
At least two different general carburetion and induction systems were utilized, possibly three.
The Wright Brothers' Engines and Their Design|Leonard S. Hobbs.
Overheating may be caused by poor carburetion as much as by deficient cooling or insufficient oiling.
Aviation Engines|Victor Wilfred Pag

The subjects of carburetion, ignition, cooling and lubrication also are covered in a thorough manner.
Aviation Engines|Victor Wilfred Pag