turbocharge.
To increase the power of (an internal combustion engine, either Otto or Diesel cycle) by compressing the inlet air with power extracted from the exhaust air (through using a turbocharger).
Meaning & usage
To increase the power of (an internal combustion engine, either Otto or Diesel cycle) by compressing the inlet air with power extracted from the exhaust air (through using a turbocharger).
To make faster or more powerful.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English turbinebf. Ancient Greek τύρβη (túrbē)bor.? Latin turba Latin -ō Latin turbō, ~binisder. English turbo- Proto-Indo-European *ḱers- Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *ḱr̥sós Proto-Celtic *karros Gaulish *karrosbor. Latin carrus Latin -ic- Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂tiinflu. Proto-Italic *-ājō Proto-Italic *-āō Latin -ō Latin -ico Latin carricō Late Latin carricāre Old French chargierder. Middle English chargen English charge English turbocharge From turbo- + charge.
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