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