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Definition of turbodiesel
turbodiesel
/ˈtɝː.boʊˌdiː.zəl/
tur · bo · die · sel
Plural:turbodiesels
turbodiesel Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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Wordle Guess
• adjective
1
Relating to, powered by, or equipped with a diesel engine that uses a turbocharger.
Example
"The company recently upgraded its delivery fleet to use more fuel-efficient turbodiesel trucks."
• noun
1
A diesel internal combustion engine fitted with a turbocharger to increase power output and efficiency.
Example
"Modern passenger cars fitted with a turbodiesel offer impressive torque and highway fuel economy."
2
A motor vehicle powered by a turbocharged diesel engine.
Example
"He traded in his old gasoline sedan for a rugged four-wheel-drive turbodiesel."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Turbodiesel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/turbodiesel