intercooler

American

[in-ter-koo-ler] / ˈɪn tərˌku lər /

noun

any device for cooling a fluid between successive heating processes, especially for cooling a gas between successive compressions.

intercooler British

/ ˌɪntəˈkuːlə /

noun

a heat exchanger used in a supercharger or turbocharger

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Etymology

Origin of intercooler

First recorded in 1895–1900; inter- + cooler

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intercooler

Barnes’ truck spent a week at Banks’ garage, where a new cold air intake, a new exhaust system and a replacement intercooler was installed along with a turbocharger upgrade.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2021

The supercharger compresses intake air, which is then cooled by the intercooler, increasing density as it enters the combustion chamber.

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