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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).

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