The turbine
Example: Turbine converts fluid energy into mechanical motion
Definition
"The turbine" is a device in engineering that converts fluid energy, such as steam, water, or gas, into mechanical motion by means of rotating blades or vanes. It is commonly used to generate electricity or power machinery efficiently.
Etymology
The word "turbine" originates from the Latin word 'turbo,' meaning 'whirlwind' or 'spinning top.' This reflects the turbine's characteristic rotating motion. Did you know that early turbines were inspired by water wheels, which also harness fluid flow to produce energy?
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"The turbine" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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