turbocharger

noun tur·bo·charg·er \-ˌchär-jər\

: a device that supplies air to an engine at a higher pressure than normal to increase the engine's power

Full Definition of TURBOCHARGER

: a centrifugal blower driven by exhaust gas turbines and used to supercharge an engine

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1934

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