1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
This started after a new turbo was installed by the Maserati shop.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
When combined, these agents seal a wound almost instantly while turbo-boosting the body’s natural healing processes.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This involved holding the cars for an additional five seconds to allow the turbos to spin up.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
This started after a new turbo was installed by the Maserati shop.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
When combined, these agents seal a wound almost instantly while turbo-boosting the body’s natural healing processes.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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