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carburetion

[ kahr-buh-rey-shuh n, -byuh-, -byuh-resh-uh n ]
/ 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.

Nearby words

  1. carbunculosis,
  2. carburate,
  3. carburation,
  4. carburet,
  5. carburetant,
  6. carburetor,
  7. carburettor,
  8. carburize,
  9. carby,
  10. carbylamine
Also car·bu·ra·tion [kahr-buh-rey-shuh n, -byuh-] /ˌkɑr bəˈreɪ ʃən, -byə-/

Origin of carburetion

carburet + -ion
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Examples from the Web for carburetion

  • The subjects of carburetion, ignition, cooling and lubrication also are covered in a thorough manner.

    Aviation Engines|Victor Wilfred Pag

  • Describes minutely all auxiliary systems, such as lubrication, carburetion and ignition.

    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