noun
General device that turns liquid into vapor, such as a medical vaporizer or a fuel vaporizer.
この気化器は水を蒸気に変える。
This vaporizer turns water into steam.
noun
Specifically the device in an internal combustion engine that mixes fuel with air. Often replaced by キャブレター in modern usage.
See also: キャブレター
古い車の気化器を掃除した。
I cleaned the carburetor of the old car.