carburetor
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carburetor
A component in older gasoline engines that prepares fuel with air into a combustible mixture before it enters the cylinders.
Bei dem alten Motorrad muss der Vergaser gereinigt werden, damit es wieder rund läuft.
On the old motorcycle, the carburetor needs to be cleaned so that it runs smoothly again.
The noun 'der Vergaser' (carburetor) is derived from the verb 'vergasen' (to gasify), which means to turn a liquid into gas. The ending '-er' here identifies the device that performs this function.
Der Mechaniker erklärte mir die Funktion des Vergasers.
The mechanic explained the function of the carburetor to me.
This is a technical term from automotive engineering. It is used almost only in connection with older cars, motorcycles, or other small engines, since modern cars use fuel injection systems.
Für das alte Moped einen Ersatz-Vergaser zu finden, ist nicht einfach.
Finding a replacement carburetor for the old moped is not easy.
A carburetor is often the object of maintenance work. Typical verbs in this context are 'einstellen' (to adjust), 'reinigen' (to clean), or 'überholen' (to overhaul).
Der Motor stottert, vielleicht müssen wir den Vergaser einstellen.
The engine is sputtering; maybe we need to adjust the carburetor.