carburetor
Translation
carburettor
Examples
The mechanic cleaned the old car's carburetor.
The mechanic cleaned the old car's carburettor.
Grammar Patterns
a/the carburetor (noun) a device in an engine that mixes fuel and air The mechanic cleaned the old car's carburetor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fuel injector (modern equivalent)
Etymology
From French 'carburer', meaning 'to combine with carbon'. It's a device for mixing air and fuel in an engine.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'car's breather', mixing air and fuel for the engine to 'breathe'.