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Definition of turbine noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

turbine

noun
 
/ˈtɜːbaɪn/
 
/ˈtɜːrbaɪn/
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  1. a machine or part of a machine that produces continuous turning power from a fast-moving flow of a liquid or gas, using a set of vanes attached to a wheel or rotor
    • The flow of water drives the turbine, which is connected to an electrical generator to produce electricity.
    • Gas turbines can be used to generate electricity.
    see also wind turbineTopics The environmentb1, Engineeringb1
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryTurbine is used before these nouns:
    • blade
    • engine
    Turbine is used after these nouns:
    • steam
    • wind
    • …
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    Word Originmid 19th cent.: from French, from Latin turbo, turbin- ‘spinning top, whirl’.
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