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21Float chamber — A float chamber is a device for automatically regulating the supply of a liquid to a system. It is most typically found in the carburettor of a normally aspirated internal combustion engine, where it automatically meters the fuel supply to the… …
22float — [[t]floʊt[/t]] v. i. 1) to rest or remain on the surface of a liquid; be buoyant 2) to move gently on the surface of a liquid; drift along: The canoe floated downstream[/ex] 3) to rest or move in a liquid, the air, etc.: a balloon floating on… …
23float — /floht/, v.i. 1. to rest or remain on the surface of a liquid; be buoyant: The hollow ball floated. 2. to move gently on the surface of a liquid; drift along: The canoe floated downstream. 3. to rest or move in a liquid, the air, etc.: a balloon… …
24level — The condition where an item is perpendicular to the force of gravity. also See acceptable quality level automatic level control bac level blood alcohol level engine oil level warning light float level fluid level warning indicator interior noise… …
25float — i. The horizontal distance traveled by an aircraft from the moment of a flare for landing to the actual touchdown. ii. A buoyant structure or component fitted to an aircraft to enable it to be supported in water or to stabilize it in water. See… …
26float bowl — noun : float chamber * * * Auto. the bowl shaped section of a carburetor in which a reserve of fuel is maintained, the fuel level being regulated by a float. Also called float chamber …
27float needle — A needle in the carburetor which is activated by the level of fuel in the float bowl. As the level drops, the needle lifts and allows more fuel to enter the bowl …
28float bowl — Auto. the bowl shaped section of a carburetor in which a reserve of fuel is maintained, the fuel level being regulated by a float. Also called float chamber. * * * …
29float-type carburetor — A type of carburetor used in reciprocating engines. In this carburetor, the fuel metering force is produced by a float operated needle valve that keeps the fuel level a constant distance below the edge of the discharge nozzle …
30float chamber — /ˈfloʊt tʃeɪmbə/ (say floht chaymbuh) noun the petrol reservoir in a carburettor, in which the petrol level is kept constant by means of an induction valve operated by a float within the chamber …
