noun

turbine

turbine

A wind turbine generates electricity from wind.

A wind turbine generates electricity from wind.

The jet engine uses a powerful turbine.

The jet engine uses a powerful turbine.

((a type of)) turbine a turbine of a specific kind A wind turbine generates electricity.

Synonyms: engine, generator, motor

From Latin 'turbo', meaning 'whirlwind, spinning top'.

Think of the word 'turn'. A turbine is a machine that turns or spins to create power.

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