1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine
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Ian Malone, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
With the turbo whistling even when the engine isn't strained, the medium-sized four-cylinder almost sounds like a diesel engine.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Powering our new release, was the GM popular, 2.5L turbo dual-overhead cam, 4-cylinder engine producing 328 horsepower with 326 lb-ft of torque.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
While Ferrari uses the same 1.6-litre V6 turbo hybrids engines as their competitors, the controls that manage the complicated recovery systems are slightly different for each team.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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The entree consisted of roasted turbo, salsify, and walnuts, paired with a yellow wine.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
With the turbo whistling even when the engine isn't strained, the medium-sized four-cylinder almost sounds like a diesel engine.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Powering our new release, was the GM popular, 2.5L turbo dual-overhead cam, 4-cylinder engine producing 328 horsepower with 326 lb-ft of torque.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
While Ferrari uses the same 1.6-litre V6 turbo hybrids engines as their competitors, the controls that manage the complicated recovery systems are slightly different for each team.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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