Engines

Carburetor

Definition

A device that mixes fuel with air for combustion in a piston engine. Carburetors are susceptible to icing even in warm temperatures due to the temperature drop from fuel vaporization and pressure reduction.

Related Terms

Carburetor Icing

Ice formation in the carburetor venturi and throttle body caused by fuel evapora...

Mixture Control

A cockpit control that adjusts the fuel-to-air ratio in piston engines. The mixt...

Fuel Injection

A fuel delivery system that meters fuel directly into the cylinder intake port o...

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