carburation
(kɑːbjʊəˈreɪʃən)
[f. carburet + -ation.]
The process of charging air with hydrocarbon in a finely divided liquid form, the resulting gas being burnt for the production of energy.
| 1896 B. Donkin Gas, Oil, & Air Engines (ed. 2) 11. xxi. 303 The carburation of the air takes place in the middle division. 1902 A. C. Harmsworth Motors & Motor-Driving 166 There may be a slight flare up, but this will assist the carburation. 1920 Westm. Gaz. 1 Apr. 4/2 Few improvements have been made to the various carburation systems. 1959 Motor 1 Apr. 319/2 Carburation is by means of a pair of..carburetters. |