turbocharger

🇺🇸 /ˈtɜːrbəʊtʃɑːrdʒər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtɜːbəʊtʃɑːdʒə(r)/
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A device that uses an engine's exhaust to force more air into the engine, making it more powerful.

The car's performance improved significantly after the addition of a turbocharger.

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n. A device that uses an engine's exhaust to force more air into the engine, making it more powerful.

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Plural turbochargers