Associations to the word «Supercharger»

Wiktionary

SUPERCHARGER, noun. An inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle), normally powered from the crankshaft.

Dictionary definition

SUPERCHARGER, noun. Compressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.