tur·bine
 turbine
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- pronunciation:
- tuhr
baIn
[or]
tuhr
bihn
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A turbine is an engine driven by something that flows such as water, steam, or air. A turbine has blades that move around as the flowing water, steam, or air pushes against them. The blades are attached to a central part of the turbine called a "rotor." The movement of the blades makes the rotor spin. The spinning of the rotor is used to create electricity.
The wind turbines make enough energy to give power to the whole town. |
The word turbine
contains the following part:
turb
Latin
root
that means
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