The gas turbine
Example: Gas turbine generates electricity using gas combustion
Definition
"The gas turbine" is a type of engine that converts energy from burning gas into mechanical power, commonly used to generate electricity and propel aircraft. It operates by compressing air, mixing it with fuel, and igniting the mixture to produce high-speed exhaust gases that drive a turbine.
Etymology
The term "the gas turbine" combines 'gas,' derived from the Greek word 'khaos' meaning 'void' or 'chaos,' reflecting the gaseous state, and 'turbine,' which comes from the Latin 'turbo,' meaning 'whirlwind' or 'spinning.' This name fittingly describes the engine's operation, which involves spinning turbines powered by combusted gas.
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"The gas turbine" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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