A diesel engine fitted with a turbocharger

(of a transmission in ships and locomotives) That uses electric generators to convert the mechanical energy of a turbine into electric energy and electric motors to convert it back into mechanical energy to power the driveshafts.

plural of turboloader

(computing) Synonym of turboload

plural of turboexpander

A centrifugal or axial-flow turbine through which a high-pressure gas is expanded to produce work that is often used to drive a compressor.

plural of turboencabulator

(humorous) A fictional machine whose name is used to illustrate the perils of excessive jargon in technical writing.

Turbomachines collectively.

Any machine that transfers energy between a rotor and a fluid, including both turbines and compressors.