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What is a supercharger?

What is a supercharger? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. An inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle), normally powered from the crankshaft.
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Two spill valves, which operate manually or automatically, regulate mass air flow to the cabin from the supercharger.
A magneto broke, the supercharger was knocked off the engine, and some connecting rods broke.
This high output is achieved by using a mechanically driven supercharger and an intercooler.
A cabin supercharger and a reservoir for anti-icing fluid were contained in each outboard nacelle.
Our pilot, Lt. Glenn Jorgenson, restarted number two and attempted to gain power by jockeying the supercharger controls back and forth.
The engine oil pressure pushing against a spring closes the exhaust gas waste gate and impels the supercharger.

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