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carburettor

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun carburettor has 1 sense
  1. carburetor, carburettor - mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion
    --1 is a kind of mechanical device
    --1 is a part of fuel system
    --1 has parts: air horn; air-intake; butterfly valve; venturi

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Carburettor

Description:

A carburettor is a device used in internal combustion engines to mix air and fuel in the correct proportion for combustion. It consists of various components that work together to control the fuel flow and atomization process.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A mechanical device in an internal combustion engine that mixes air and fuel for combustion.

Example sentence: The carburettor in his vintage car needed to be cleaned and calibrated for optimal performance.

Sense 2:

Noun: A specific type of carburettor used in small engines, such as those found in lawnmowers or chainsaws.

Example sentence: The chainsaw's carburettor was clogged, causing the engine to stall repeatedly.

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