"wastegate" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈweɪstɡeɪt/ Forms: wastegates [plural]
Etymology: From waste + gate. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|waste|gate}} waste + gate Head templates: {{en-noun}} wastegate (plural wastegates)
  1. (mechanical engineering, automotive, aviation) A valve that allows exhaust gases to bypass an engine's turbocharger, in order to keep from overspeeding the turbocharger rotor or driving the boost pressure high enough to risk engine knocking or detonation. Wikipedia link: wastegate Categories (topical): Automotive, Aviation, Mechanical engineering Translations (a valve that diverts exhaust gases): piirdeklapp (Estonian), Bypassventil [neuter] (German), 웨이스트게이트 (weiseuteugeiteu) (Korean)

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