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Synonyms for turbine

Grammar : Noun
Spell : tur-bin, -bahyn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɜr bɪn, -baɪn

Top 10 synonyms for turbine
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Définition of turbine

Origin :
  • 1838, from French turbine, from Latin turbinem (nominative turbo) "spinning top, eddy, whirlwind," related to turba "turmoil, crowd" (see turbid). Originally applied to a wheel spinning on a vertical axis, driven by falling water. Turbo in reference to gas turbine engines is attested from 1904. Turbocharger is from 1934. Aeronautic turboprop is attested from 1945, with second element short for propeller.
  • As in motor : noun engine
  • As in rotary engine : noun internal-combustion engine
  • As in engine : noun device that drives a machine
Example sentences :
  • Are they after some more of dad's inventions because they didn't get his turbine motor?
  • Extract from : « Tom Swift and his Motor-boat » by Victor Appleton
  • And the boiler, of course, had emptied itself through the hole in the turbine.
  • Extract from : « All Day September » by Roger Kuykendall
  • When the meteor pierced the turbine, the water in the condenser began to boil.
  • Extract from : « All Day September » by Roger Kuykendall
  • This will considerably reduce the time the turbine requires to come to rest.
  • Extract from : « Steam Turbines » by Hubert E. Collins
  • While the turbine is running, it should have a certain amount of careful attention.
  • Extract from : « Steam Turbines » by Hubert E. Collins
  • It must be remembered that a turbine is essentially meant for high speeds.
  • Extract from : « How it Works » by Archibald Williams
  • In its earliest form this turbine was a modification of Hero's.
  • Extract from : « How it Works » by Archibald Williams
  • Owing to its construction, a turbine cannot be reversed like a cylinder engine.
  • Extract from : « How it Works » by Archibald Williams
  • Compare this with 23,000 horse-power of the "Dreadnought's" turbine engines.
  • Extract from : « Famous Sea Fights » by John Richard Hale
  • Then I will take my plans and the model of the turbine motor into the house.
  • Extract from : « Tom Swift and his Motor-cycle » by Victor Appleton
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