carburetting
/ˈkɑːbjʊˌrɛtɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːbəˌrɛtɪŋ/ /ˌkɑːbjʊˈrɛtɪŋ/(also carbureting) Chemistry
noun
The action or process of combining or impregnating a substance with carbon or a compound of carbon; especially the enrichment of a fuel or fuel–air mixture with hydrocarbons.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Scientific American. From carburet + -ing.