twin-tur·bo | \ ˈtwin-ˈtər-(ˌ)bō 
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\Definition of twin-turbo
of an engine
: having two turbochargers operating in parallel
The engine is a 3.2-liter twin-turbo V-8 pumping out 370 hp.— Peter Robinson
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