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twin-turbo

adjective
twin-tur·bo | \ ˈtwin-ˈtər-(ˌ)bō \

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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twin turbo or less commonly twin-turbo noun
BMW claims that this is the first in-line six-cylinder engine to use twin turbos, with precision fuel injection and variable-valve timing. —Frank Aukofer

First Known Use of twin-turbo

1945, in the meaning defined above

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