Carburetor

Definitions

1. A device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporized and mixed with air prior to ignition.
   Canada, US
2. A device for enhancing illuminating gas by mixing in carbon-rich fuel.
   obsolete
3. A water pipe or bong; a device or contrivance for mixing air with burning cannabis or cocaine.
   slang

Equivalents

Examples

“Near-synonym: gasifier”

“Second, the employment of a current of air between the carburettor and the tube leading to the burner, is described. The Mechanics' Magazine, July 25, 1862.”

“Variations on the bong included air-driven pipes, electric pipes, ice pipes (chillers), mask pipes, chamber pipes, and carburetor pipes.”

“Some pipes feature a “carburetor,” which is a small hole in the air chamber located past the bowl. The carburetor is held shut⟳ while the bowl is being lit and the smoke⟳ drawn.”

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