CARBURETOR ICING


Meaning of CARBURETOR ICING in English

The formation of ice on the throttle plate or valve during certain atmospheric conditions. As the fuel nozzles feed fuel into the air horn it turns to a vapor. This robs heat from the air and when weather conditions are just right (fairly cool and quite humid) ice may form. Also see icing .

English dictionary of automotive terms.      Английский словарь автомобильных терминов.