turbocharger

noun

tur·​bo·​charg·​er ˈtər-bō-ˌchär-jər How to pronounce turbocharger (audio)
: a centrifugal blower driven by exhaust gas turbines and used to supercharge an engine

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The bottom line is that AI’s a turbocharger, not an engine. Medhat Zaki, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 That's a pretty large power and torque bump compared to the outgoing A5 Sportback, in part thanks to a new variable geometry turbocharger that replaces the old twin-scroll blower. ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025 On Fast Friday, cars receive a turbocharger boost to replicate qualifying setups, raising the speeds from previous practice days. 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 See All Example Sentences for turbocharger

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First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of turbocharger was in 1934

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“Turbocharger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbocharger. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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