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turbine

UK
/ˈtɜːbaɪn/
US
/ˈtɜrbaɪn/

Translations

turbinenoun
turbines
pl
UK
/ˈtɜːbaɪn/
US
/ˈtɜrbaɪn/
The wind farm uses large turbines to generate electricity.
Le parc éolien utilise de grandes turbines pour produire de l’électricité.
Synonyms
rotor
engine
generator
compressor
fan
turbineadjective
UK
/ˈtɜː.baɪn/
US
/ˈtɝː.baɪn/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "turbine blade", to describe something related to or powered by a turbine.
à turbineTechnique.
The turbine engine underwent routine maintenance.
Le moteur à turbine a subi une maintenance de routine.

Definitions

turbinenoun
A machine for producing continuous power in which a wheel or rotor, typically fitted with vanes, is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of water, steam, gas, air, or other fluid.
The wind farm uses large turbines to generate electricity.
A rotary mechanical device that extracts energy from a fluid flow and converts it into useful work.
The engineers inspected the turbine to ensure it was operating efficiently.
turbineadjective
Relating to, powered by, or involving a turbine.
The turbine engine underwent routine maintenance.
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