turbo
nounmasculinetécnico/ˈtuɾβu/medium
tur·bo
Definition
A mechanical device (turbocharger) that increases an internal combustion engine's power output by forcing extra air into the combustion chamber.
This diesel car has a very efficient turbo.
The turbo broke down and the car lost power.
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Common collocations
turbo engineturbo carturbo valve
Etymology
Abreviatura de 'turbocompressor', do latim 'turbo, -inis' (redemoinho).