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carburation

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːbjʊˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

Definition of carburation

noun

[mass noun]
  • the process of mixing air with a fine spray of liquid hydrocarbon fuel, as in an internal-combustion engine.

Origin:

late 19th century: from archaic carburet 'combine or charge with a hydrocarbon' + -ation

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