La turbina
Example: La turbina del avión necesita mantenimiento urgente esta semana.
Definition
"La turbina" refers to a machine or device that converts energy from a fluid flow into mechanical energy, typically used in engines or power generation. In engineering, "la turbina" is crucial for producing rotational force to drive components such as airplane engines.
Etymology
The word "la turbina" comes from the Latin term 'turbo,' meaning a spinning or whirling object. This root reflects the turbine's function of rotating rapidly to convert fluid energy into mechanical work. Did you know the concept dates back to ancient water wheels, evolving into the modern turbines used in aviation and industry?
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"La turbina" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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