turbocharger
English
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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
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[edit]Translations
[edit]inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine
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