carburet1
/ˈkɑːbjʊrət/ /ˈkɑːbərət/Chemistry. Now historical
noun
A compound formed by the chemical combination of carbon with another element.
Origin
Late 18th century. From carb- + -uret. Compare slightly later carbure and its French etymon.
carburet2
/ˈkɑːbjʊrət/ /ˈkɑːbərət/Chemistry
verb
[with object] To combine or impregnate (a substance) with carbon or its compounds; especially to enrich (a fuel or fuel–air mixture) with hydrocarbons.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Scientific American. From carburet.