English Explanatory Dictionary

e-turbo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An electrified turbocharger; a turbo with electrically assisted ramp-up, using an accessory electric motor, to bring the turbine up to speed, reducing turbo lag. (When operating in electric mode, the turbo functions like a supercharger, driven by input power instead of exhaust gas.)

Word forms

e-turbo e-turbos

Etymology

From e- + turbo.

Synonyms

e-turbocharger electric turbocharger electric turbo
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