turbocharge

Meanings

• verb

  The act of supercharging an internal combustion engine with a turbocharger to increase its power and efficiency.

• noun

  A device that forces air into an engine to increase its power and efficiency, typically using the energy from exhaust gases.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turbocharge
surcharge , precharge , discharge

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Variants

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turbocharged

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Etymology

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Derived from the word 'turbo' meaning 'fast' in Latin and 'charge' meaning 'force' in English.

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Trivia

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1. The first turbocharged production car was the Citroën Rosalie in 1919.

2. The term 'turbo' is derived from the Turkish word 'dabur' meaning 'fast'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Supercharger: Another type of engine forced induction system that uses a mechanical compressor to force more air into the engine.

2. Nitrous Oxide: A performance-enhancing substance used in racing to increase the power output of an engine.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'turbocharge' is often associated with high-performance cars and racing. It is also used metaphorically to describe any significant improvement or enhancement.

How to Memorize "turbocharge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a car engine with a turbocharger attached to it, taking in more air and fuel to produce more power.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'turbocharge' with the idea of increased power and efficiency.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym T.U.R.B.O. - 'T' for Turbo, 'U' for Unleash, 'R' for Raw, 'B' for Boost, and 'O' for Output.

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