turbine
US /ˈtɝː.bɪn/
UK /ˈtɝː.bɪn/
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turbine
a machine for producing continuous power in which a wheel or rotor is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of water, steam, gas, or air
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The wind turbine generated electricity for the entire village.
De windturbine wekte elektriciteit op voor het hele dorp.
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Steam turbines are commonly used in power plants.
Stoomturbines worden vaak gebruikt in energiecentrales.