1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
This demand — for flights of 500 km and under — is currently serviced by small turbo propeller aircraft with nearly 15,000 currently in operation.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
There are two settings for the convection fan (regular and turbo for air-frying), and a removable air-frying basket and drip tray are included in the box.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
With the reintroduction the Vanquish, the coupe delivers even more muscle, powered by a twin turbo V12 engine that produces 824 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque and its best performance ever, with a zero to 60 time of 3.2 seconds.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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The Bentayga Mulliner hits the perfect point between satisfying power—the twin turbo V8 is confident and offers quick acceleration—and performance: Even on curvy roads this large SUV holds its own, sticking to every curve but not tossing passengers around in the cabin.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
This demand — for flights of 500 km and under — is currently serviced by small turbo propeller aircraft with nearly 15,000 currently in operation.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
There are two settings for the convection fan (regular and turbo for air-frying), and a removable air-frying basket and drip tray are included in the box.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
With the reintroduction the Vanquish, the coupe delivers even more muscle, powered by a twin turbo V12 engine that produces 824 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque and its best performance ever, with a zero to 60 time of 3.2 seconds.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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