spuyer

Indonesian

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch sproeier.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈspu.jər/, [ˈspu.jər]
  • Hyphenation: spu‧yer

Noun

spuyer (plural spuyer-spuyer)

  1. (now rare) nozzle
    Synonym: nozel
    Spuyer yang kotor bisa menyebabkan aliran gas menjadi tidak lancar sehingga api tidak menyala atau tiba-tiba mati setelah nyala sesaat.
    A dirty nozzle can cause the gas flow to be disrupted, so the flame doesn't light or suddenly goes out after lighting for a short time.
  2. (automotive) main jet or pilot jet of the carburetor
    Karburator motor 2-tak biasanya dilengkapi spuyer khusus yang berfungsi menyemprotkan oli samping.
    2-stroke motorcycle carburetors are usually equipped with a special jet that functions to spray side oil.