La turbina de vapor
Example: La turbina de vapor genera electricidad en la planta industrial.
Definition
"La turbina de vapor" is a machine that converts the energy of steam into mechanical work, typically used to generate electricity in industrial plants by rotating a shaft connected to a generator.
Etymology
The term "la turbina de vapor" combines the Spanish words "turbina," derived from the Latin 'turbo' meaning 'whirlwind' or 'spinning top,' and "vapor," meaning steam. This reflects the device's function of using steam to create rotational motion. Did you know? The concept was developed during the Industrial Revolution to improve efficiency in power generation.
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"La turbina de vapor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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