turbine

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /'tɜ(r)baɪn/ or /ˈtɜ(r)bɪn/

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Noun

Singular turbine

Plural turbines

1. (countable) A turbine is a machine that uses the kinetic energy of a constant stream of liquid to move a shaft.

   The company uses a wind turbine to make the electricity they need to run their factory.

Related words

• gas turbine
• steam turbine
• wind turbine
• water turbine