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nounrotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotatetype of:
Definition that contains turbine
- gas turbine 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
- hydroelectric turbine turbine consisting of a large and efficient version of a water wheel used to drive an electric generator
- steam turbine turbine in which steam strikes blades and makes them turn