1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
In 2023’s Forza Motorsport, the X3D turbo mode had no effect on performance.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 6 Nov. 2024
The turbo produces more power and gets better fuel economy than the Enclave’s previous engine, a 3.6L V6 also linked to an eight-speed.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2024
In truth, base clocks are nearly meaningless today and have been for more than a decade now, as the boost or turbo clock typically determines a CPU’s max operating frequency.
—PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
In 1999, Audi took its mundane A3 hatchback, dressed it in vibrant colors and fitted a 1.8-liter 20V turbo that fed 207 bhp to all four wheels.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
In 2023’s Forza Motorsport, the X3D turbo mode had no effect on performance.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 6 Nov. 2024
The turbo produces more power and gets better fuel economy than the Enclave’s previous engine, a 3.6L V6 also linked to an eight-speed.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2024
In truth, base clocks are nearly meaningless today and have been for more than a decade now, as the boost or turbo clock typically determines a CPU’s max operating frequency.
—PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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