used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the practice to call the vaporized fuel from the carbureter, a gas; but this is a misnomer.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It is not a gas, but a vapor, being merely air which is charged with small particles of gasoline.
in addition
From this reading CARBURETED AIR.--It has been frequently termed also a _carbureted fuel_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CARBURETED AIR.--It has been frequently termed also a _carbureted fuel_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is not a gas, but a vapor, being merely air which is charged with small particles of gasoline.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is the practice to call the vaporized fuel from the carbureter, a gas; but this is a misnomer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is the practice to call the vaporized fuel from the carbureter, a gas; but this is a misnomer.
CARBURETEDverbUS /ˈkɑːrbjəretɪd/
past form of “carburet” — combine with carbon
From this reading CARBURETED AIR.--It has been frequently termed also a _carbureted fuel_.
carbureter
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From this reading It is the practice to call the vaporized fuel from the carbureter, a gas; but this is a misnomer.
CARBURETERS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading It is not a gas, but a vapor, being merely air which is charged with small particles of gasoline.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
many times at short intervals
From this reading CARBURETED AIR.--It has been frequently termed also a _carbureted fuel_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is the practice to call the vaporized fuel from the carbureter, a gas; but this is a misnomer.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading It is the practice to call the vaporized fuel from the carbureter, a gas; but this is a misnomer.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading It is the practice to call the vaporized fuel from the carbureter, a gas; but this is a misnomer.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading It is not a gas, but a vapor, being merely air which is charged with small particles of gasoline.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CARBURETED AIR.--It has been frequently termed also a _carbureted fuel_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
and nothing more
From this reading It is not a gas, but a vapor, being merely air which is charged with small particles of gasoline.
misnomernounUS /mɪˈsnoʊmər/
an incorrect or unsuitable name
From this reading It is the practice to call the vaporized fuel from the carbureter, a gas; but this is a misnomer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not a gas, but a vapor, being merely air which is charged with small particles of gasoline.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
particlesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading It is not a gas, but a vapor, being merely air which is charged with small particles of gasoline.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading It is the practice to call the vaporized fuel from the carbureter, a gas; but this is a misnomer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is not a gas, but a vapor, being merely air which is charged with small particles of gasoline.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading CARBURETED AIR.--It has been frequently termed also a _carbureted fuel_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the practice to call the vaporized fuel from the carbureter, a gas; but this is a misnomer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading It is not a gas, but a vapor, being merely air which is charged with small particles of gasoline.
vaporizedadjectiveUS /ˈveɪpəraɪzd/
converted into a gas or vapor
From this reading It is the practice to call the vaporized fuel from the carbureter, a gas; but this is a misnomer.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is not a gas, but a vapor, being merely air which is charged with small particles of gasoline.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is not a gas, but a vapor, being merely air which is charged with small particles of gasoline.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CARBURETERS In considering carbureters it would be well to have an understanding of what is meant by this term.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading This is a wrong term.
