Overboost
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overboost is a verb meaning To increase an engine's intake manifold pressure to higher levels than it is designed for.
Meaning
To increase an engine's intake manifold pressure to higher levels than it is designed for.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The process of overboosting.
- (countable) An instance of overboosting.
Example Sentences
Also, be careful you don't get an overboost or too much RPM when you reselect cold.
Manifold pressure exceeding the limit lines shown in figure 5-2, constitutes an overboost.
Overboosting is not something that “just happens.” Usually, it's under the control of the pilot, or can at least be prevented by an alert pilot.
Morgan was waiting outside in the bay. Didn't even wait for me to say a word. "What happened? Why did you overboost? You could have blown the whole shuttle, the whole expedition."
Word Forms
- overboosts
- overboosting
- overboosted
Related Words
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