karbu

Karbu is a term that can refer to several different things, most commonly a component within an internal combustion engine. In this context, a karbu, or carburetor, is a device that mixes air and fuel in the correct ratio for combustion. It atomizes gasoline and mixes it with incoming air to create a combustible mixture that is then fed into the engine cylinders. Carburetors were a standard feature on gasoline engines for many decades before being largely replaced by electronic fuel injection systems.

The basic principle of a carburetor involves the Venturi effect. As air is drawn through a constricted passage (the Venturi), its speed increases and its pressure decreases. This low pressure draws fuel from a fuel bowl through jets into the airstream. Various mechanisms, such as throttle valves and choke plates, are used to control the amount of air and fuel entering the engine, thereby regulating engine speed and power.

Beyond its automotive application, "karbu" might also appear as a name or part of a name in other contexts, though these are less common. For instance, it could be a given name or a surname in certain cultures, or a place name. Without further context, the engine component is the most widely understood meaning of the term karbu.