Definition of turbocharger
: a centrifugal blower driven by exhaust gas turbines and used to supercharge an engine
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First Known Use of turbocharger
1934
TURBOCHARGER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of turbocharger for English Language Learners
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: a device that supplies air to an engine at a higher pressure than normal to increase the engine's power
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