Definition of "carburetor" [car•bu•ret•or]

• A device used in internal-combustion engines to produce an explosive mixture of vaporized fuel and air. (noun)

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• "I use the brush first rapped with a cleaning patch soaked in carburetor cleaner."
• "KC - he does! you outed yourself by using the word carburetor, you know.lol. anonymous - my sentiments, exactly."
• "To the reservoir is attached the carburetor, which is connected to the motor by a pipe."