turbines

Phonetic Respelling: [ tur-bin, -bahyn ]

Definition:

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

Sentence:

Wind turbines are used to generate power.

More example sentences:

Wind turbines are used to generate power.

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When water is used to turn turbines in a power plant, what is it called?

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Which of the following is NOT used to turn turbines in power plants?

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Synonyms:

rotary engine; machine with a rotor; machine with bladedrotor

Antonyms:

wind