Meaning of carburetor in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɑrb(j)əˌreɪdər/

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  1. Noun

    carburetor

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from archaic carburet ‘combine or charge with a hydrocarbon’ + -or

    Definitions

    1. mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion

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