supercharger

• Compressor que força mais ar para dentro dos cilindros de um motor de combustão interna, aumentando a potência. Também se usa o termo para o dispositivo em si, geralmente acionado por correia.

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.

   Supercompressor

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblowercompressor