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wastegate

Syllabification: (waste·gate)
Pronunciation: /ˈwāstˌgāt/

Definition of wastegate

noun

  • a device in a turbocharger that regulates the pressure at which exhaust gases pass to the turbine by opening or closing a vent to the exterior.

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