wind turbine
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐɛɾuʒɨɾɐˈdoɾ/medium
a·e·ro·ge·ra·dor
Definition
A device that converts the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy.
The wind turbine on the hill powers several homes.
Wind turbines are a common sight in renewable energy farms.
Common collocations
wind turbine farmwind turbine bladewind turbine towerwind turbine energy
Etymology
De 'aero-' (do grego 'aér') + 'gerador' (do latim 'generare').