turbine

BrE /ˈtɜː.bɪn/ AmE /ˈtɜːr.baɪn/

noun en → es

1 MACHINE [noun] B2

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

  • The wind turbines generate electricity for the town.

    Las turbinas eólicas generan electricidad para el pueblo.

2 PART [noun] C1

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

  • The jet engine's turbine is very efficient.

    La turbina del motor de reacción es muy eficiente.