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Definition of carburetor

carburetor

/ˈkɑːr.bəˌreɪ.tər/
(UK: carburettor)
car · bu · re · tor
Plural:carburetors
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carburetor Lexical Profile

carburetor Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A mechanical device in an internal combustion engine that mixes air with a fine spray of liquid hydrocarbon fuel to create a combustible mixture for the engine cylinders.

Example

"The mechanic carefully cleaned the jets in the motorcycle's carburetor to ensure the engine would idle smoothly."

Word Nuance & Usage

In British English, the word is typically spelled 'carburettor' with a double 't'.

• Rhymes for carburetor

• Nearby Words

carbonate
carbonation
carbonless
carburetor
carcarana
carcass
carcinogen

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the verb 'carburet' (meaning to combine chemically with carbon), combining the root 'carbon' with the obsolete chemical suffix '-uret', plus the agent suffix '-or'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carburetor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carburetor
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