English Explanatory Dictionary

supercharger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle).
  2. Such a compressor which is specifically powered from the crankshaft.
  3. A device that can rapidly recharge a battery cell/pack.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-supercharger.wav

Word forms

supercharger superchargers

Etymology

From super- + charger.

Synonyms

blower

Related words

supercharge supercharged supercharging air compressor

Translations

Bulgarian: компресор Chinese Mandarin: 机械增压器 Chinese Mandarin: 超级增压器 Finnish: ahdin Polish: sprężarka mechaniczna Spanish: supercargador Turkish: süperşarj Turkish: kompresör
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