Definition of Torque converter

1. Noun. Converter for transmitting and amplifying torque (especially by hydraulic means).

Generic synonyms: Converter, Convertor

Lexicographical Neighbors of Torque Converter

torpids
torpified
torpifies
torpify
torpifying
torpitude
torpor
torporific
torpors
torpour
torq
torqs
torquate
torquated
torque converter (current term)
torque off
torque spanner
torque steer
torque wrench
torque wrenches
torqued
torqued off
torquer
torquers
torques
torques off
torqueses
torquing
torquing off

Literary usage of Torque converter

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Personal Cars and China =: Si Ren Jiao Che Yu Zhongguo by Zhongguo gong cheng yuan, National Research Council (U.S.) (2003)
"... with torque converter lockup mechanisms so that the hydrodynamic losses can be minimized when the overall transmission gear ratio is 1:1. ..."

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