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turbine

turbine

noun toor-BEEN Rare

Origin: French from Latin 'turbo' (spinning top, whirlwind)

Usage Note

Turbine refers to a rotary engine driven by fluid — steam, water, or gas. The compound turbine à vapeur ('steam turbine') was central to the industrial revolution; turbine à gaz powers modern jet engines and power plants.

Examples

"La turbine produit de l'électricité."

Natural Translation

The turbine produces electricity.

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