turbocharger

American  

[tur-boh-chahr-jer] / ˈtɜr boʊˌtʃɑr dʒər /

noun

1. a supercharger that is driven by a turbine turned by exhaust gases from the engine.

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turbocharger British  

/ ˈtɜːbəʊˌtʃɑːdʒə /

noun

1. a centrifugal compressor which boosts the intake pressure of an internal-combustion engine, driven by an exhaust-gas turbine fitted to the engine's exhaust manifold

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Etymology

Origin of turbocharger

First recorded in 1930–35; turbo- + (super)charger

Example Sentences

The 12Cilindri is naturally aspirated, meaning it doesn’t rely on a turbocharger to push air into the cylinders, an old-school approach credited with a more natural, open roar.

From The Wall Street Journal

It features a hand-built, 5.5 liter V-8 engine capable of roaring at 8,600 revolutions per minute without using a turbocharger or a battery-booster.

From Reuters

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

Those devices crippled the turbocharger often enough to render it largely useless.

From New York Times

Both Jetfire and Corvair camps claim their brand was first with the turbocharger, which would seem a Pyrrhic victory.

From New York Times