Wastegate
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈweɪstɡeɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wastegate is a noun meaning (mechanical engineering, automotive, aviation) A valve that allows exhaust gases to bypass an engine's turbocharger, in order to keep from overspeeding the turbocharger rotor or driving the boost pressure high enough to risk engine knocking or detonation.
Meaning
(mechanical engineering, automotive, aviation) A valve that allows exhaust gases to bypass an engine's turbocharger, in order to keep from overspeeding the turbocharger rotor or driving the boost pressure high enough to risk engine knocking or detonation.
Word Forms
- wastegates
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include turbo, blucket, turboexpander, wasteweir, flywheel, bucket.
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