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Topic: Inventions

turbo

IPA: /ˈtɜːrboʊ/

KK: /ˈtɜrboʊ/

noun

Definition: A device that increases the power of an engine by forcing more air into the combustion chamber, often used in cars and aircraft.

Example: The car was equipped with a turbo to enhance its performance.

turbocharged

IPA: /ˈtɜːrboʊˌtʃɑːrdʒd/

KK: /ˈtɜrboʊˌtʃɑrdʒd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to an engine or system that has been enhanced with a turbocharger to increase its power and efficiency.

Example: The turbocharged car accelerated quickly on the highway.

verb

Definition: To increase the power and efficiency of an engine by using a turbocharger, which forces more air into the combustion chamber.

Example: The mechanic turbocharged the car to improve its performance on the racetrack.

turbocharger

IPA: /ˈtɜːrboʊˌtʃɑːrdʒər/

KK: /ˈtɜrboʊˌtʃɑrʤər/

noun

Definition: A device that uses exhaust gas to force more air into an engine, increasing its power and efficiency.

Example: The car's turbocharger significantly improved its acceleration and overall performance.

turboelectric

IPA: /ˌtɜːrboʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

KK: /tɜːrboʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system that uses electric generators and motors to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa, typically involving turbines.

Example: The turboelectric system improved the efficiency of the power generation process.

turbofan

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbəfæn/

KK: /ˈtɜrbəˌfæn/

noun

Definition: A type of jet engine that uses a fan to help produce thrust by pushing air into the exhaust, making it more efficient and quieter than traditional jet engines.

Example: The new airplane model is equipped with a turbofan engine for better fuel efficiency.

turbogenerator

IPA: /ˌtɜːrboʊˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə/

KK: /ˈtɜrboʊˌdʒɛnəˌreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A machine that combines a turbine and an electric generator to produce electricity.

Example: The new turbogenerator at the power plant has increased our energy output significantly.

turbojet

IPA: /ˈtɜːrboʊˌdʒɛt/

KK: /ˈtɜrboʊˌdʒɛt/

noun

Definition: A type of jet engine that uses a turbine to compress air and produces thrust by expelling hot gases.

Example: The fighter jet was equipped with a powerful turbojet engine for high-speed performance.

turbomachinery

IPA: /ˌtɜːrbəʊˈmæʃənəri/

KK: /tɜrbəˈmæʃənəri/

noun

Definition: A type of machinery that uses rotating parts to convert energy from one form to another, often involving fluids like air or water.

Example: The engineers designed a new turbomachinery system to improve the efficiency of the power plant.

turboshaft

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbəʊʃɑːft/

KK: /ˈtɜrbəʊʃɑːft/

noun

Definition: A type of engine that uses gas to turn a shaft, which can be used to power things like helicopter rotors or pumps.

Example: The helicopter's turboshaft provides the necessary power for its rotor blades to spin.

turnery

IPA: /ˈtɜːrnəri/

KK: /ˈtɜrnəri/

noun

Definition: A place where a lathe is used to shape wood or metal into various objects, or the work done in such a place.

Example: The turnery produced beautifully crafted wooden bowls and furniture.

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