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Definition of turbine

turbine

/ˈtɜːr.bɪn/
tur · bine
Plural:turbines
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turbine Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A machine for producing continuous power in which a rotor or wheel, typically fitted with vanes or blades, is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of fluid such as water, steam, gas, or wind.

Example

"The hydroelectric dam relies on massive water turbines to convert the kinetic energy of the river into electricity for the entire region."

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turakina
turban
turban buttercup
turbine
turbot
turf
turin

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from French 'turbine', derived from the Latin word 'turbo' (stem 'turbin-'), meaning 'spinning top' or 'whirlwind'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Turbine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/turbine
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