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turbine

/ˈtɜːrbɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does turbine mean?

noun

A machine that extracts energy from the flow of a fluid by causing it to react with blades or vanes, typically to drive a generator or pump.

Example

"The wind turbine stood tall on the hill, its blades spinning rapidly in the breeze."

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