[f. prec. v. + -OR, -ER.] That which carburets; spec. an apparatus for charging hydrogen, coal-gas, or atmospheric air, with carbon, by passing it through or over a liquid hydro-carbon, so as to add illuminating power.
1866. Morning Star, 21 Sept., 5/3. A dull, sluggish gas-flame is brightened to an extent almost marvellous when a carburettor is placed in the course of the pipe supplying it.
1882. Echo, 20 Jan., 1/5. The hydrogen is passed through carburetters, and is stored in holders.
