turbo
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3.9
- noun
- /ˈtɜrboʊ/
- Specialized
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turbocompresor
- If you don't have a car and somebody gives you a Porsche Turbo, your utility is going to go up a huge amount, right?
- turbo pump
I mean, we've seen it on in combustion engine man, when I need to make this thing go faster and vented the the turbo.
- I mean, we've seen it on in combustion engine man, when I need to make this thing go faster and vented the the turbo.
Examples
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Combine it with a six-speed manual, and the turbo provides more than enough power to make driving entertaining.
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Would you agree that if the car was working well with the turbo before...?
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That was a turbo diesel.
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I know it's not turbo fast, but its power is more than adequate.
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I saw him getting into his Turbo Carrera, and he saw me too.
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I bought a Volkswagen turbo diesel injection car last year.
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Consider the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, which offers a $1,000 matte paint job and a hand-wash kit.
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This car is equipped with a 3.5-liter turbo engine that provides exceptional power.
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The new model features a 180-hp turbo engine, enhancing its performance and efficiency.
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With a 2-liter turbo engine, this vehicle delivers impressive acceleration for an enjoyable driving experience.
Synonyms
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4.7
A machine that increases air or gas pressure by making its space smaller
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6.8
A machine that forces more air into an engine to make it more powerful
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5.1
A device that forces extra air into an engine to make it more powerful
A machine with a spinning part that increases air pressure to help engines work better
Compounds
How Powerful
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Turbo for the engine device is named after a spinning wheel inside the machine, coming from the Latin turbo meaning 'whirl' and the same root as turbine. That's why a turbo forces more air into the engine and makes it stronger and faster.