Definition for CAR'BU-RET-ED

CAR'BU-RET-ED, a.

Combined with carbon; as, carbureted hydrogen gas. Carbureted hydrogen gas is called hydro-carbonate, being resolvable into carbonic acid and water, by combustion with oxygen. Aiken. Carbureted is applied to gaseous compounds. Thus we say carbureted hydrogen, instead of carburet of hydrogen. – Silliman.

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