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Definitions

Noun

1. 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.)

Synonyms

All synonyms

e-turbochargerelectric turboelectric turbocharger

Etymology

From e- + turbo.

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