turbocharger
English
Etymology
Contraction of turbosupercharger.
Noun
turbocharger (plural turbochargers)
- inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle), powered from the exhaust air.
Synonyms
- (dated): turbosupercharger
- (dim.): turbo
Related terms
Translations
inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine
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