noun
- a device in an internal combustion engine that mixes air with fuel vapor to create a combustible mixture
Usage: chiefly British spelling
Examples
- The mechanic adjusted the carburetter to improve the engine’s performance.
- A dirty carburetter can cause the car to run poorly.
- The vintage motorcycle had a single carburetter feeding fuel to the engine.
- He cleaned the carburetter jets to restore proper fuel flow.
- The carburetter was replaced with a fuel injection system in newer models.
- Ice formation in the carburetter can cause engine problems in cold weather.