turbine | | |
n. (artifact) | 1. turbine | rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate. |
| ~ vane, blade | flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water. |
| ~ gas turbine | turbine that converts the chemical energy of a liquid fuel into mechanical energy by internal combustion; gaseous products of the fuel (which is burned in compressed air) are expanded through a turbine. |
| ~ hydroelectric turbine | turbine consisting of a large and efficient version of a water wheel used to drive an electric generator. |
| ~ impulse turbine | a turbine that is driven by jets direct against the blades. |
| ~ reaction turbine | a turbine with blades arranged to develop torque from gradual decrease of steam pressure from inlet to exhaust. |
| ~ rotary engine | an internal-combustion engine in which power is transmitted directly to rotating components. |
| ~ rotor, rotor coil | the rotating armature of a motor or generator. |
| ~ stator, stator coil | mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves. |
| ~ steam turbine | turbine in which steam strikes blades and makes them turn. |
| ~ wind turbine | a turbine that is driven by the wind. |
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