carburet Meaning, Definition & Usage

Car"bu*ret noun

Etymology

From Carbon.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) A carbide. See Carbide Archaic

Car"bu*ret transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Carbureted or Carburetted (); present participle & verbal noun Carbureting or Carburetting

Definitions

1. To combine or to impregnate with carbon, as by passing through or over a liquid hydrocarbon; to carbonize or carburize.

   By carbureting the gas you may use poorer coal. Knight.