supercharger

• Ein Verdichter, der zusätzliche Luft in die Zylinder eines Verbrennungsmotors drückt, um die Leistung zu steigern. Umgangssprachlich oft fälschlich für einen Turbolader verwendet.

A compressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine to boost power output.

1. Engine air compressorB2formaltechnical

   A device that forces more air into an internal combustion engine's cylinders, allowing it to burn more fuel and produce more power.

   Kompressor

   • The car's supercharger gave it a significant boost in horsepower.
   • Mechanics often install a supercharger to improve engine performance.
   • The supercharger whined loudly as the driver accelerated.

   Synonymeblowercompressor