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Meaning of turbines
The primary meaning of the word "turbines" refers to a machine that uses the energy of a fluid, such as water or steam, to produce rotary motion.
Etymology of turbines
The word "turbine" comes from the Latin word "turbo", meaning "whirl" or "vortex", and the French suffix "-ine", which forms a noun indicating a machine or device.
The term "turbine" was first used in the mid-19th century to describe a type of waterwheel that used the energy of a fluid to produce rotary motion.
Synonyms
generators
motors
engines
dynamos
propellers
rotors
blades
fans
pumps
compressors
expanders
wheels
gears
turbines
machinery
apparatus
equipment
devices
instruments
mechanisms
systems
units
modules
components
parts
accessories
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Definitions
- A turbine is a type of engine that uses the energy of a fluid to produce rotary motion, typically by using blades or vanes to transfer energy from the fluid to a rotating shaft.
- * Turbines are commonly used in power generation, such as in hydroelectric or steam power plants, and in aircraft and ship propulsion systems.
Usage Examples
- The power plant uses turbines to generate electricity from the energy of the river.
- * The aircraft is equipped with turbines that provide the thrust needed for flight.
- * The ship's propulsion system relies on turbines to drive the propellers.