carburetor
noun/ˈkɑrbəˌreɪtər/
Frequency rank: #15,390 most common English word
Meaning
A device in an internal combustion engine that mixes air and fuel in the correct ratio for combustion.
Example sentence
The mechanic spent an hour cleaning the carburetor before the car would start properly.
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