turbocharger
noun
tur·bo·charg·er
ˈtər-bō-ˌchär-jər 
: a centrifugal blower driven by exhaust gas turbines and used to supercharge an engine
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On Fast Friday, cars receive a turbocharger boost to replicate qualifying setups, raising the speeds from previous practice days.
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Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 21 May 2025
Photo : Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC The prominent roof scoop funnels air to a 4.0-liter V-8 with twin turbochargers and top-exit tailpipes.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The solution: slap a couple of turbochargers onto the S6’s engine, and an R onto its name.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Aston Martin has used knowledge gained from developing the Valhalla supercar to upgrade the turbochargers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 21 May 2025
Photo : Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC The prominent roof scoop funnels air to a 4.0-liter V-8 with twin turbochargers and top-exit tailpipes.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The solution: slap a couple of turbochargers onto the S6’s engine, and an R onto its name.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Aston Martin has used knowledge gained from developing the Valhalla supercar to upgrade the turbochargers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Turbocharger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbocharger. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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