La turbina
Example: La turbina gira ràpidament per generar electricitat a la central.
Definition
"La turbina" refers to a mechanical device that converts fluid energy into rotational motion, typically used in engines or power plants to generate electricity by spinning rapidly when fluid passes through it.
Etymology
The word "la turbina" comes from the Latin word 'turbo,' meaning a spinning or whirling object. This root reflects the device's function of rotating swiftly to convert energy. Did you know? The concept dates back to ancient water wheels, evolving into modern turbines in the industrial age.
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"La turbina" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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