/kahr"beuh ray'teuhr, -byeuh-/ , n.
a device for mixing vaporized fuel with air to produce a combustible or explosive mixture, as for an internal-combustion engine.
Also, carburator, carbureter; esp. Brit., carburettor, carburetter /kahr"byeuh ret'euhr/ .
[ 1860-65; CARBURET + -OR 2 ]