carburetor
word
Definition
A carburetor is a device in engines, especially older cars and motorcycles, that mixes air and fuel before burning.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly found in older vehicles; most modern cars use fuel injection instead. Used mainly in technical and automotive contexts. Not commonly replaced by non-native terms.
Spanish: carburadorPortuguese (BR): carburadorPortuguese (PT): carburadorChinese (Simplified): 化油器Chinese (Traditional): 化油器Hindi: कार्बुरेटरArabic: الكاربوريترBengali: কার্বুরেটরRussian: карбюраторJapanese: キャブレターVietnamese: bộ chế hòa khíKorean: 카뷰레터Turkish: karbüratörUrdu: کاربریٹرIndonesian: karburator
Example Sentences
My old motorcycle still uses a carburetor.
basic
The carburetor mixes air and fuel in the engine.
basic
We need to repair the carburetor.
basic
After cleaning the carburetor, the car started much better.
natural
Classic cars almost always have a carburetor instead of fuel injection.
natural
If your engine is stalling, the carburetor might be the problem.
natural