turbine : Idioms & Phrases
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francis turbine
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noun a type of hydroelectric turbine
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gas turbine
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noun 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
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gas-turbine ship
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noun a ship powered by a gas turbine
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hydroelectric turbine
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noun turbine consisting of a large and efficient version of a water wheel used to drive an electric generator
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impulse turbine
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noun a turbine that is driven by jets direct against the blades
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reaction turbine
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noun a turbine with blades arranged to develop torque from gradual decrease of steam pressure from inlet to exhaust
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steam turbine
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noun turbine in which steam strikes blades and makes them turn
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wind turbine
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noun a turbine that is driven by the wind
