De turbine
Example: De turbine draait snel om energie op te wekken.
Definition
A "turbine" is a mechanical device that converts fluid flow, such as water, steam, or air, into rotational energy, often used to generate electricity by spinning a generator. It typically consists of blades attached to a rotor that spins when fluid passes through.
Etymology
The word "turbine" originates from the Latin word 'turbo,' meaning 'whirl' or 'spinning top.' This reflects the device's characteristic spinning motion. The term was adopted in the 19th century as technology advanced to describe machines that use rotating blades to convert fluid energy.
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"De turbine" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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