der Vergasermotor
Translation
carburettor engine, carbureted engine
Examples
Alte Autos haben oft einen Vergasermotor.
Old cars often have a carburettor engine.
Die Technik des Vergasermotors ist veraltet.
The technology of the carburettor engine is outdated.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) Vergasermotor (is) the carburetor engine The technology of the Vergasermotor is outdated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Antonyms: Einspritzmotor (injection engine)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Vergaser' (carburettor) and 'Motor' (engine). An engine that uses a carburettor to gasify fuel.
Memory Tips
Focus on the 'gas' part in 'Vergaser'. It's the device that turns fuel into a gas mixture for the 'Motor'.