wastegate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈweɪstɡeɪt/
Etymology
From waste + gate.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wastegates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
de Bypassventil (a valve that diverts exhaust gases) · ko 웨이스트게이트 (a valve that diverts exhaust gases) · et piirdeklapp (a valve that diverts exhaust gases)