turbo

Meanings

• noun

  A device that uses a turbine to compress and force air into an internal combustion engine to improve its performance.

  - "The sports car had a turbocharged engine."
  - "The turbo boosted the car's speed."

• noun

  A type of engine that uses a turbine to generate power.

  - "The jet plane was powered by turbos."
  - "The turbine generated electricity for the town."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɝboʊ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtɝboʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turbo
urbo , muro , sturbo , curio

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Variants

List of all variants of turbo that leads to same result
turbines , turbo , turbos , turbo- , twin turbo , twin turbos , twin-turbo , twin-turbos

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'turbo', meaning 'whirlwind'. The term was adopted in the late 19th century to describe the turbine engines used in steamships.

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Trivia

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1. The first turbocharged production car was the 1927 Citroën Birkin.

2. Turbochargers were first used in aviation in the 1930s.

3. Turbos are commonly used in Formula One racing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Supercharger: A type of engine that uses a mechanical compressor to force more air into the engine.

2. Nitrous Oxide: A performance-enhancing chemical that can be injected into the engine to increase power.

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Culture

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The use of turbos in automobiles and aircraft engines has become a symbol of power and performance. They have been featured extensively in popular culture, including movies, music, and video games.

How to Memorize "turbo"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a spinning turbine, compressing and forcing air into an engine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'turbo' with power and performance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Turbos Turbocharge Thrilling Transportation'.

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