carburettor, (US) carburetter or (US) carburetor (ˌkɑːbjʊˈrɛtə, ˈkɑːbjʊˌrɛtə, -bə-, ˌkɑːbjʊˈrɛtə, ˈkɑːbjʊˌrɛtə, -bə-, ˈkɑːbjʊˌreɪtə, -bə-) ![]() | |
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| Compare fuel injection Informal term: carb a device used in petrol engines for atomizing the petrol, controlling its mixture with air, and regulating the intake of the air-petrol mixture into the engine | |
| carburetter, (US) carburetter or (US) carburetor | |
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| carburetor, (US) carburetter or (US) carburetor | |
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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