"twincharger" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: twinchargers [plural]
Etymology: twin + charger. From there being two "-chargers", a turbocharger and a supercharger. "Twin" is taken to mean "two", and does not mean identical, just two similar items. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|twin|charger}} twin + charger Head templates: {{en-noun}} twincharger (plural twinchargers)
  1. (automotive) A combination of a supercharger and a turbocharger. Wikipedia link: twincharger Categories (topical): Automotive Synonyms: turbosupercharger, superturbocharger
    Sense id: en-twincharger-en-noun-w~wU-CsF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles Related terms: twincharge, twincharged, twincharging, forced induction, nitro, nitrous boost, nitrous injection, intercooler, fuel injection, carburetor, twin-scroll turbocharger

Inflected forms

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