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turbine

noun

Rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˈtɜ(ɹ)baɪn

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noun

  1. Rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate

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