turbocharger

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Noun

turbocharger (plural turbochargers)

1. inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle), powered from the exhaust air.

Synonyms

• (dated) turbosupercharger
• (dim.) turbo

Related terms

• supercharge, turbocharge

Translations

• German: Turbolader, Kompressor
• Russian: турбонадду́в

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