What is another word for vapor lock?
Pronunciation: [vˈe͡ɪpə lˈɒk] (IPA) 
Vapor lock is a term used in the automotive industry to refer to a situation where a vehicle's fuel supply line becomes blocked, and preventing the fuel from reaching the engine. There are several synonyms for the term vapor lock, including fuel evaporation, fuel starvation, fuel boiling, and carburetor icing. Fuel evaporation is when gasoline becomes too hot, causing it to turn into a gas that cannot flow through the fuel system. Fuel starvation is when there is a lack of fuel getting to the engine, resulting in sputtering or stalling. Fuel boiling occurs when the fuel within the system starts boiling in high temperatures, causing fuel to vaporize. Carburetor icing is when air passing through a vehicle's carburetor creates a low-pressure zone, resulting in the formation of ice that blocks fuel flow.
