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turbine

/ˈtɜː.baɪn/

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noun

/ˈtɜː.baɪn/B2formaltechnical
  • ruРоторный двигатель, преобразующий кинетическую энергию движущейся жидкости (например, воды, пара или газа) в механическую энергию, заставляя вращаться ротор с лопастями.

A rotary engine that converts the kinetic energy of a moving fluid (such as water, steam, or gas) into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate.

  1. Rotary engineB2formaltechnical

    A machine that converts the kinetic energy of a moving fluid (such as water, steam, or gas) into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to spin.

    ruТурбина

    • The power plant uses a steam turbine to generate electricity.
    • Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical power.
    • The jet engine contains a turbine that drives the compressor.
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  • turbine's possessive singular form