verb
- to cool (compressed air or gas) between stages of compression, typically in a turbocharged or supercharged engine
Usage: technical; automotive
Examples
- The engine intercools the compressed air to improve efficiency.
- Modern turbocharged engines intercool the air between compression stages.
- The system intercools incoming air before it enters the combustion chamber.
- Intercooling reduces the temperature of pressurized air in high-performance vehicles.