Meaning & use
turbine
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A machine that produces continuous rotary motion when a fast-moving flow of water, steam, or gas passes through it, often used to generate electricity.
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Wind turbines line the hillside, generating power for the nearby town.
The dam's turbines convert the force of falling water into electricity.
A note on using this word
Common in renewable energy contexts, such as wind and water turbines, as well as in jet engines.
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