turbocharger
noun/ˈtɜːbəʊtʃɑːdʒə(r)/
/ˈtɜːrbəʊtʃɑːrdʒər/
(also turbo
(plural turbos)
)- a system driven by a turbine that gets its power from an engine’s exhaust gases. It sends the mixture of petrol and air into the engine at high pressure, making it more powerful.
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