carburant
/ˈkɑːbjʊrənt/ /ˈkɑːbjʊr(ə)nt/Now rare
noun
A liquid or vaporized hydrocarbon which is either mixed with air for burning as a fuel or added to a fuel–air mixture in order to enrich it, especially in an internal-combustion engine.
Origin
Early 20th century. From carbur- + -ant, perhaps after French carburant.
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