turbocharging
Compressing intake air
Turbocharging is using a turbine-driven compressor to force more air into an engine, increasing its power output.
The term extends to any dramatic boost or acceleration: turbocharging the economy, turbocharging your productivity.
The figurative use emphasizes adding force or speed to something already in motion.
Upward push or increase
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- outputWhat something generates
Increasing in speed
- superchargingForcing extra air in
- amplifyingIncreasing strength or intensity
- energizingImparting renewed vitality
- boostingIncreasing force or level
fast-tracking · intensifying · catalyzing · charging · kick-starting · galvanizing · propelling · invigorating
Pump's spinning blade assembly
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- wastegateTurbo pressure limiter
- intercoolerHeat exchanger for compressed air
- manifoldMany and various
cartridge · bearing · shaft · actuator · sequential · compound
boost
Upward push or increase
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
accelerating
Increasing in speed
- superchargingForcing extra air in
- amplifyingIncreasing strength or intensity
- energizingImparting renewed vitality
boosting · fast-tracking · intensifying · catalyzing · charging · kick-starting · galvanizing · propelling · invigorating
impeller
Pump's spinning blade assembly
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- wastegateTurbo pressure limiter
- intercoolerHeat exchanger for compressed air
manifold · cartridge · bearing · shaft · actuator · sequential · compound
lag
Period of falling behind
downsizing
Reducing workforce or scale
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- accelerationaccelerate, acceleration, accelerating, speed up, speeding up
- automotive engineeringpowertrain, drivetrain, engine design, brake systems, suspension systems
- racingrace, racing, race track, racetrack, lap
- enginesdiesel engine, gasoline engine, car engine, truck engine, piston engine
- performanceballet, theatre, acting, circus, concert
- car electronicsstereo, car radio, backup camera, rearview camera, bluetooth module
turbochargingdetuning
Shifting from correct pitch
restricting · throttling · limiting · choking · downgrading
turbochargingslowing down
Reducing pace or velocity
dampening · hindering · impeding · restraining · decelerating
charge, turbulent, turbo, turban, turbulence, turbine, turbid, turbines, turbinado