First Known Use: 1842
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turbine
noun tur·bine \ˈtər-bən, -ˌbīn\
: an engine that has a part with blades that are caused to spin by pressure from water, steam, or air
Full Definition of TURBINE
: a rotary engine actuated by the reaction or impulse or both of a current of fluid (as water, steam, or air) subject to pressure and usually made with a series of curved vanes on a central rotating spindle
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Origin of TURBINE
French, from Latin turbin-, turbo top, whirlwind, whirl, from turba confusion — more at turbid
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TURBINE Defined for Kids
turbine
noun tur·bine \ˈtər-bən\
Definition of TURBINE for Kids
: an engine whose central driving shaft is fitted with a series of winglike parts that are spun by the pressure of water, steam, or gas
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