Carburetor
[,kɑːbjʊ'retə]
Definition
(n.) An apparatus in which coal gas, hydrogen, or air is passed through or over a volatile hydrocarbon, in order to confer or increase illuminating power.
Typed by Eugenia
Examples
- In connection with the gasoline supply is a carburetor or sprayer, from which the cylinder _C_ (Fig. 130) receives a fine mist of gasoline vapor and air. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- The leading carburetors of today are said to be based upon the principles of the first Hedstrom carburetor. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- The leading carburetors of today are said to be based upon the principles of the first Hedstrom carburetor. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
Typed by Eliza