Carbureting

/ˈkɑːrbjəreɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of carbureate; the act of performing carburetion or adjusting a carburetor.

Etymology

Present participle of 'carbureate,' standard English verb conjugation showing ongoing action.

Kelly Says

Mechanics spent hours 'carbureting' engines—adjusting the fuel mixture, cleaning jets, tuning air intake—it was a skilled trade that required patience and experience, and it's almost entirely gone now.

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