De stoomturbine
Example: De stoomturbine levert energie voor de elektriciteitscentrale.
Definition
"De stoomturbine" is a machine that converts steam energy into mechanical energy, commonly used to generate electricity in power plants. It works by directing high-pressure steam onto blades, causing the turbine to spin and produce power.
Etymology
The word "de stoomturbine" comes from the Dutch "stoom" meaning steam and "turbine" derived from the Latin 'turbo', meaning a spinning top or whirl. Did you know that turbines were initially inspired by simple water wheels but evolved to harness steam for industrial power?
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"De stoomturbine" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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