Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The process of impregnating with a mist of particles of liquid hydrocarbon, which vaporize in their finely divided state either at atmospheric temperatures or on heating.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
carburetion .
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Examples
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A car with unique dents is arguably a new "species" of car, but the process of throwing rocks does not create new, innovative discrete architectures (like the change from carburation to fuel injection).
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The first, obtained by the decarburation of the metal, gives natural or puddled steel; the second, produced by the carburation of the iron, gives steel of cementation.
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The first, obtained by the decarburation of the metal, gives natural or puddled steel; the second, produced by the carburation of the iron, gives steel of cementation.
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Now there's a thousand ways you can cheat, especially in the motor area, carburation, cylinder heads, manifolds.
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Last thoughts as I took off my things: call her later today and listen to see if they've got her phone bugged, go and ask Fleetway Rent-a-Car if anyone's been trying to find out who hired the Capri, tell them about the carburation, difficult to start and that could be critical on a tagging run.
The Mandarin Cypher Hall, Adam 1975
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There is no dust and there are no depressions in the surface which will upset the carburation and jar the bolts off your machine.
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The amount of heat required for proper carburation depends on the temperature of the outside air.
Marvel Carbureter and Heat Control As Used on Series 691 Nash Sixes Booklet S Anonymous
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The latter type also requires less attention when working, and the fuel is more convenient both for carrying and in the matter of carburation.
A History of Aeronautics Evelyn Charles Vivian 1914
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As regards carburation, an automatic air valve surrounds the throat of the carburettor, maintaining normal composition of mixture.
A History of Aeronautics Evelyn Charles Vivian 1914
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Enamel paint Dual 250 CFM carburation for the Cross Fire Fuel Injection System. 4 speed automatic trans, posi-traction rear.
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