Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
air-fuel ratio
Noun
/ˈɛr ˈfjul ˈreɪʃioʊ/
Definition
The air-fuel ratio is the proportion of air to fuel that is mixed in an engine’s combustion process.
Examples
- The ideal air-fuel ratio for most gasoline engines is around 14.7:1.
- A lower air-fuel ratio can lead to incomplete combustion and increased emissions.
- Engine performance can be significantly impacted by adjusting the air-fuel ratio.
Meaning
It represents the amount of air needed to combustion a certain amount of fuel efficiently.
Synonyms
- combustion ratio
- fuel-air mixture
- fuel ratio
