Turbocharged: meaning, definitions and examples
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turbocharged
[ ˈtɜːrboʊˌtʃɑːrdʒd ]
automotive technology
Turbocharged refers to an engine that is equipped with a turbocharger, a device that increases the engine's efficiency and power by forcing extra air into the combustion chamber. This process allows for more fuel to be burned, resulting in enhanced performance and acceleration. Turbocharged engines are often lighter and more compact than naturally aspirated engines while producing more power. This technology is commonly used in both performance and economy-focused vehicles, providing a balance between power and fuel efficiency.
Synonyms
boosted, powered, supercharged
Examples of usage
- The turbocharged engine offers significantly more horsepower.
- Many modern cars are now equipped with turbocharged variants for better fuel economy.
- The turbocharged model accelerates faster than its non-turbo counterparts.
Translations
Translations of the word "turbocharged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 turboalimentado
🇮🇳 टर्बोचार्ज्ड
🇩🇪 turboaufgeladen
🇮🇩 turbocharged
🇺🇦 турбонаддувний
🇵🇱 turboładowany
🇯🇵 ターボチャージャー付き
🇫🇷 turbocompressé
🇪🇸 sobrealimentado
🇹🇷 turboşarjlı
🇰🇷 터보차지드
🇸🇦 شاحن توربيني
🇨🇿 turbocharged
🇸🇰 turbocharged
🇨🇳 涡轮增压
🇸🇮 turbo
🇮🇸 turbocharged
🇰🇿 турбонаддув
🇬🇪 ტურბოcharged
🇦🇿 turboşarjlı
🇲🇽 sobrealimentado
Etymology
The term 'turbocharged' derives from the word 'turbocharger', which is a compound of 'turbo' and 'charger'. The prefix 'turbo-' comes from the Latin word 'turbo', meaning 'whirl' or 'spinning top', and it reflects the device's operation, which utilizes a turbine to compress the air entering the engine. The concept of turbocharging emerged in the early 20th century, with the first patents for turbochargers granted in the 1900s. By the 1950s, turbocharged engines began to be widely used in aircraft and later in automobiles, particularly as performance vehicles sought more power without increasing engine size. Today, turbocharging has become commonplace in the automotive industry as manufacturers aim to produce engines that are both powerful and fuel-efficient, meeting stringent environmental regulations while appealing to consumer demand.