noun
- devices in internal combustion engines that mix air and fuel in the proper ratio for combustion
Usage: automotive; plural of carburetor
Examples
- The mechanic cleaned the carburetors to improve the engine’s performance.
- Older cars typically have carburetors instead of fuel injection systems.
- The motorcycle’s twin carburetors needed adjustment after the winter storage.
- Modern vehicles have largely replaced carburetors with electronic fuel injection.
- He rebuilt the carburetors on his classic muscle car.
- The airplane’s engine uses multiple carburetors to ensure proper fuel delivery.