Carburettor (Noun)
Meaning
Mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carburettor mixes air with gasoline vapour before feeding the mixture into the engine's cylinders.
- The mechanic tweaked the carburettor to get the perfect air-fuel ratio for optimal engine performance.
- The old car's carburettor was starting to show signs of wear, causing it to struggle when accelerating uphill.
- In the early days of motoring, drivers had to manually adjust the carburettor to compensate for changes in the weather.
- The fuel injection system replaced the carburettor, making the car more efficient and environmentally friendly.