1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine
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Kaitlin Gates, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
There are programmable rear buttons and a turbo button, too, for some extra usability.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 25 June 2024
Powering the Seltos, is KIA’s ever popular 1.6L turbo, 4-cylinder engine with 195 lb-ft of torque, offering 195 horsepower and 8-speed automatic transmission.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2024
The Turbo models are borderline feral with over 700 horsepower combined from their turbo V8 engines and hybrid systems.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 17 June 2024
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Noun
Up to 50 minutes of run time are available when using the crevice/pet tool and 30 minutes with the vacuum head, but only 12 minutes are available in turbo mode.
—Kaitlin Gates, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
There are programmable rear buttons and a turbo button, too, for some extra usability.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 25 June 2024
Powering the Seltos, is KIA’s ever popular 1.6L turbo, 4-cylinder engine with 195 lb-ft of torque, offering 195 horsepower and 8-speed automatic transmission.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2024
The Turbo models are borderline feral with over 700 horsepower combined from their turbo V8 engines and hybrid systems.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 17 June 2024
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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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