Supercharge

noun, verb

noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A charge borne upon an ordinary or other charge.
  2. 2
    An instance of supercharging.
Verb
  1. 1
    To increase the power of an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle) by compressing the inlet air with power extracted from the crankshaft.
  2. 2
    increase or raise wordnet
  3. 3
    To make faster or more powerful. transitive

    "Graphene could change the electronics industry, ushering in flexible devices, supercharged quantum computers, electronic clothing and computers that can interface with the cells in your body."

  4. 4
    increase the pressure on a gas or liquid wordnet
  5. 5
    To recharge a battery cell/pack at an extremely rapid pace.

Synonyms

All synonyms
advanceboostboostbump upchargechock

Example

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"Using this new battery-pack, should in theory, supercharge your device."

Etymology

From super- + charge.

Related phrases

internal combustion engine

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