forced induction

noun

The process of blowing compressed air into the cylinders of an internal combustion piston engine to increase the compression ratio and power of the engine, typically by using a turbocharger or supercharger.

Opposite
natural aspiration
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Meanings

nounforced induction (uncountable)
  1. uncountableaeronauticsThe process of blowing compressed air into the cylinders of an internal combustion piston engine to increase the compression ratio and power of the engine, typically by using a turbocharger or supercharger.

    Antonyms: natural aspiration

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe process of blowing compressed air into the cylinders of an internal combustion piston engine to increase the compression ratio and power of the engine, typically by using a turbocharger or supercharger.

Opposite
natural aspiration
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APA

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MLA

“forced induction.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forced%20induction. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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