Die Windturbine
Example: Die Windturbine erzeugt saubere Energie für das Dorf.
Definition
"Windturbine" refers to a device that converts wind energy into electrical power by using rotating blades connected to a generator. It is commonly used to produce clean, renewable energy for homes, businesses, and communities, such as in the example where it supplies a village with clean energy.
Etymology
The word "Windturbine" comes from German, combining "Wind" meaning wind and "Turbine" derived from the Latin 'turbo,' meaning a spinning or whirling object. Did you know? The concept of a turbine dates back to ancient times but was adapted for wind energy in the 19th century, leading to modern wind turbines that generate electricity efficiently.
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"Die Windturbine" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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