carburetion

[ kahr-buh-rey-shuhn, -byuh-, -byuh-resh-uhn ]

noun
  1. (in an internal-combustion engine) the process of producing a mixture of air and fuel in the correct proportion for engine combustion.

Origin of carburetion

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  • Also car·bu·ra·tion [kahr-buh-rey-shuhn, -byuh-] /ˌkɑr bəˈreɪ ʃən, -byə-/

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