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Vocabulary Entry
turbine
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A device that generates rotary motion using fluid flow, typically air or water.
Example Sentences
"The turbine generated enough power to supply the entire city."
"Wind turbines have become a significant source of renewable energy."
"Engine efficiency can be greatly improved with a well-designed turbine."
V
verb
To use a turbine in order to convert energy.
Example Sentences
"They turbine the water flow to generate electricity."
"The new hydroelectric project aims to turbine the river's current."
"Engineers can turbine the steam to create more power efficiently."