Meaning
turbine
- a rotary mechanical device that extracts energy from a fluid flow (gas, steam, wind, or water)
In a sentence
Il guasto alla turbina ha interrotto la produzione di energia elettrica.
The fault in the turbine disrupted electricity generation.
Quante turbine eoliche hanno installato su quella collina?
How many wind turbines did they install on that hill?
I tecnici stanno controllando i componenti interni della turbina.
The technicians are checking the internal components of the turbine.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| turbina | feminine · singular |
| turbine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Widely used in renewable energy contexts, especially 'turbina eolica' (wind turbine).