| Carburetor (n.) An apparatus in which coal gas, hydrogen, or air is passed through or over a volatile hydrocarbon, in order to confer or increase illuminating power. Thesaurus Entries PCV valve, alternator, ammeter, atom smasher, atomic accelerator, atomic cannon, bearings, bonnet, boot, brake, bucket seat, bumper, camshaft, carburetor, chassis, choke, clutch, connecting rod, convertible top, cowl, crank, crankcase, crankshaft, cutout, cylinder, cylinder head, dash, dashboard, differential, distributor, exhaust, exhaust pipe, fan, fender, flywheel, gear, gearbox, gearshift, generator, headlight, headrest, hood, horn, ignition, intake, manifold, muffler, parking light, particle accelerator, piston, power brakes, power steering, radiator, rear-view mirror, seat belt, shock absorber, spark plug, speedometer, springs, starter, steering wheel, top, transmission, universal, valve, windscreen, windshield |