e-turbo

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Etymology

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From e- +‎ turbo.

Noun

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e-turbo (plural e-turbos)

  1. (automotive) An electrified turbocharger; a turbo with electrically assisted ramp-up, using an accessory electric motor, to bring the turbine up to speed, reducing turbo lag. (When operating in electric mode, the turbo functions like a supercharger, driven by input power instead of exhaust gas.)

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