der Vergasermotor
Translation
carburetor engine, carbureted engine
Examples
Alte Autos haben oft einen Vergasermotor.
Old cars often have a carburetor engine.
Die Technik des Vergasermotors ist veraltet.
The technology of the carburetor engine is outdated.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((the)) Vergasermotor (is) the carburetor engine The technology of the Vergasermotor is outdated.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' (carburetor) and 'Motor' (engine). An engine that uses a carburetor 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'.