Compressor vs. Supercharger

Compressor vs. Supercharger — Is There a Difference?
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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.

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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