The word "Percarbureted" is spelled with a combination of Latin and Greek roots. "Per" means "through" or "thoroughly" in Latin, while "carbureted" comes from the Greek word "carboun," meaning "coal." The word is pronounced \pərˈkɑrbjə(re)ɪtəd\, with the stress on the second syllable. The "e" at the end of the word is silent. This word is commonly used in reference to engines that add a higher concentration of carbon to their fuel mixture for increased performance.