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Turbocharger

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A turbocharger is a forced induction device fitted to an internal combustion engine that compresses the intake air, forcing more air into the engine so that it can produce more power for a given displacement. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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    In an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger (also known as a turbo or, formerly, a turbosupercharger) is a forced induction device that compresses the intake air, forcing more air into the engine in order to produce more power for a given displacement.
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    Engine components
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