Compressor vs. Supercharger

Difference Between Compressor and Supercharger
Compressornoun
A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
Superchargernoun
An inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle), normally powered from the crankshaft.
Compressornoun
A device that squeezes (compresses).
Superchargernoun
compressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine
Compressornoun
An instrument for compressing an artery (especially the femoral artery) or other part.
Compressornoun
An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; a compressorium.
Compressornoun
A machine for compressing gases, especially an air compressor.
Compressornoun
(audio) A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
Compressornoun
(anatomy) A muscle that compresses certain parts.
Compressornoun
(computing) A program or algorithm for compressing data.
Compressornoun
a mechanical device that compresses gasses