Carburet(t)or (was Re: wierd miss)

[ArthurK101@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-10-09 12:00:42 EDT, C2H60_@email.msn.com writes:

> What is the correct spelling for Carburetor?
>  Carburetor or Carburettor?
>  
>  Chaz

Either. Carburetor is the spelling for the American dialect of English.
Carburettor is the British spelling. 

The word comes from the verb "to carburet"  meaning " to combine or mix with
carbon or hydrocarbons, so as to increase avaiable fuel energy."  (from the
French verb "carbure".)  Cheers.

Art Kelly