Definitions from Wiktionary (wastegate)
▸ noun: (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.
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▸ noun: (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.
Similar:
exhaust valve,
gate valve,
turbo,
swirl flap,
expansion turbine,
blucket,
turboexpander,
wasteweir,
flywheel,
bucket,
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