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Carburetor
/ˈkɑːr.bjʊˌreɪ.tər/noun
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A carburetor is a mechanical device in internal combustion engines that mixes air and fuel to create an explosive vapor for ignition. Once essential for powering early automobiles and motorcycles, it's now largely phased out in favor of electronic fuel injection for improved precision and environmental compliance, though it still shines in custom builds and nostalgic restorations.
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Despite being outdated in most modern cars, carburetors are still used in about 10% of global small engines, like those in lawnmowers and aircraft, because they can be repaired with basic tools in remote areas—saving lives in aviation emergencies where electronic systems might fail.
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