superchargers

/ˈsuːpərˌtʃɑːrdʒərz/ /ˈsuːpərˌtʃɑːrdʒərs/

Meanings

noun

An inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle), normally powered from the crankshaft.

Examples :

"The mechanic installed superchargers on the race car to force more air into the engine, significantly increasing its horsepower. "

Related Words

powered verb

/ˈpaʊərd/ /paʊər d/

To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).

"This CD player is powered by batteries."

installed verb

/ɪnˈstɔːld/

To connect, set up or prepare something for use.

"My dad installed a new security system in our house yesterday. "

crankshaft noun

/ˈkræŋkʃæft/ /ˈkræŋkˌʃæft/

A rotating shaft that drives (or is driven by) a crank.

"The mechanic showed me the damaged crankshaft from my car's engine. "

significantly adverb

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntliː/

In a significant manner or to a significant extent.

"My study habits improved significantly after I started using a planner. "

compressor noun

/kəmˈpresər/ /ˈkɑmˌpresər/

A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.

"The mechanic replaced the broken compressor in my car's air conditioning, so now I have cold air again. "

mechanic noun

/məˈkænɪk/

A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.

"The mechanic fixed the broken bicycle chain. "

engine noun

/end͡ʒən/ /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/

A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.

"The ancient Romans used a powerful siege engine to break down the city walls. "

combustion noun

/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/

The act or process of burning.

"The combustion of wood in the fireplace kept the room warm. "

horsepower noun

/ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/ /ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/

Power derived from the motion of a horse.

"The farmer estimated the plow needed at least ten horsepower to efficiently turn the soil. "

increasing verb

/ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

"His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."

internal adjective

/ɪnˈtɝnəl/

Inside of something

"We saw the internal compartments."

normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "