turbo

1 of 2

noun

tur·​bo ˈtər-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce turbo (audio)
plural turbos
1
2
[by shortening] : turbocharger

turbo-

2 of 2

combining form

1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine

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In truth, base clocks are nearly meaningless today and have been for more than a decade now, as the boost or turbo clock typically determines a CPU’s max operating frequency. PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024 It is also equipped with a turbo button for maximum power to tackle heavier debris, such as wet dirt. Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 Once the engine is revving, the gas exhaust takes over to spin the turbo impeller. Mark Ewing, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 If the hybrid’s 191 horsepower and 155 foot-pounds of torque aren’t enough, the 238-hp, 275-foot-pound EcoBoost non-hybrid turbo four-cylinder is still available on all models. Bob Sorokanich, WIRED, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turbo 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

turbo-

Combining form

turbine

First Known Use

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of turbo was in 1904

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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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