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turbocharger

[ tur-boh-chahr-jer ]

noun

  1. a supercharger that is driven by a turbine turned by exhaust gases from the engine.

turbocharger

/ ˈtɜːbəʊˌtʃɑːdʒə /

noun

  1. a centrifugal compressor which boosts the intake pressure of an internal-combustion engine, driven by an exhaust-gas turbine fitted to the engine's exhaust manifold

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Word History and Origins

Origin of turbocharger1

First recorded in 1930–35; turbo- + (super)charger

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Example Sentences

But the real turbocharger has been its universal military training and national service program.

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