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turbine

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Definition of turbine

noun

  • 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.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, from Latin turbo, turbin- 'spinning top, whirl'

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