turbine
BrE /ˈtɜː.bɪn/ AmE /ˈtɜːr.baɪn/
noun en → es
a machine that uses the energy from steam, gas, or water to produce power and make things move
turbinas, máquina de vapor, turbina hidráulica
- a turbine generates electricity
Collocations hydroelectric turbine · steam turbine
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The wind turbines generate electricity for the town.
Las turbinas eólicas generan electricidad para el pueblo.
a part of a machine that uses energy to make something move, such as the engine in an aircraft or car
turbina del motor, turbina de un avión
- a turbine part of a machine
Collocations jet engine turbine · car engine turbine
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The jet engine's turbine is very efficient.
La turbina del motor de reacción es muy eficiente.