turbocharger

[ tur-boh-chahr-jer ]

noun

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

turbocharger

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of turbocharger¹

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