Die Gasturbine



Example: Die Gasturbine erzeugt Strom in modernen Kraftwerken effizient.

Definition


"Die Gasturbine" refers to a type of turbine that generates energy by burning fuel to produce high-speed exhaust gases, which then spin turbine blades. It is commonly used in modern power plants to efficiently generate electricity.

Etymology


The word "die Gasturbine" comes from the German words 'Gas,' meaning gas, and 'Turbine,' borrowed from Latin 'turbo,' meaning a spinning or whirling object. Did you know? The concept of gas turbines evolved dramatically during the 20th century to become vital in energy production.

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"Die Gasturbine" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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