Turbo

Christian F.
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  1. increase
    a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
    A turbo can significantly boost an engine's horsepower without significantly increasing its weight, which is the huge benefit that makes turbos so popular!
  2. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    A turbo can significantly boost an engine's horsepower without significantly increasing its weight, which is the huge benefit that makes turbos so popular!
  3. output
    production of a certain amount
    In this article, we'll learn how a turbocharger increases the power output of an engine while surviving extreme operating conditions.
  4. operate
    perform as expected when applied
    In this article, we'll learn how a turbocharger increases the power output of an engine while surviving extreme operating conditions.
  5. condition
    a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
    In this article, we'll learn how a turbocharger increases the power output of an engine while surviving extreme operating conditions.
  6. induction
    the act of bringing about something
    Turbochargers are a type of forced induction system.
  7. compress
    squeeze or push together
    The advantage of compressing the air is that it lets the engine squeeze more air into a cylinder, and more air means that more fuel can be added.
  8. squeeze
    press firmly
    The advantage of compressing the air is that it lets the engine squeeze more air into a cylinder, and more air means that more fuel can be added.
  9. ratio
    relation with respect to comparative quantity or magnitude
    This can significantly improve the power-to-weight ratio for the engine (see How Horsepower Works for details).
  10. achieve
    gain with effort
    ­In order to achieve this boost, the turbocharger uses the exhaust flow from the engine to spin a turbine, which in turn spins an air pump.
Created on Sun Jan 13 07:59:51 EST 2013 (updated Sun Jan 13 08:01:32 EST 2013)

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