turbine
nounfemininetécnico/tuɾˈbinɐ/medium
tur·bi·na
Definition
A machine that converts the kinetic energy of a fluid (water, steam, gas, air) into mechanical rotational energy by means of blades or vanes mounted on a rotor.
The dam's turbine generates electricity for the region.
The jet plane is propelled by a turbine.
Common collocations
steam turbinewind turbinegas turbineaircraft turbine
Etymology
Do francês 'turbine', por sua vez do latim 'turbo, turbinis' (redemoinho, vórtice).