air-fuel mixer
nounUK /ˌeə ˈfjuːəl ˈmɪksə/
US /ˌer ˈfjuːəl ˈmɪksər/
A part that blends air and fuel together so an engine can burn them.
The mechanic cleaned the air-fuel mixer so the engine would run smoothly again.
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2. A device in small engines, such as those on chainsaws, that combines air and fuel before ignition.
He adjusted the air-fuel mixer on his chainsaw to fix the rough idle.
3. Any apparatus or chamber where air and fuel are combined before burning.
The burner's air-fuel mixer ensures a steady blue flame.
4. A component in model engines that proportions air and fuel for combustion.
The hobbyist tuned the air-fuel mixer on his model airplane engine.