单词 | gas turbine |
释义 | gas turbinen. Mechanics. A turbine driven by a flow of gas; (subsequently) esp. one driven by expanding hot gases produced in the combustion of fuel, and used to power an aircraft, ship, electrical generator, etc. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > turbine > [noun] > driven by gas gas turbine1885 turbine1904 society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > internal-combustion engine > [noun] > gas gas engine1820 flame-engine1862 gas turbine1885 1885 U.S. Patent 315,142 2/1 In order that this pressure may be utilized, the gas-meter R is so constructed as to be what may be called a ‘gas-turbine’. 1904 Inst. Mech. Engineers: Proc. Oct. 1125 He did not see any immediate future for a gas-turbine, except in possibly utilizing the exhaust gases from reciprocating engines. 1914 N. Davey Gas Turbine 11 The constant-pressure, single-fluid gas turbine. 1930 Engineering 10 Jan. 38/2 The early development of what may possibly be the next important form of heat engine, the gas turbine. 1957 Times 21 Dec. 5/3 The low level of noise and vibration, which is a feature of gas turbine engined aircraft, makes a long journey less tiring. 1975 New Scientist 18 Sept. 634 Ceramics could even make the gas turbine a practical proposition for the motor car. 2000 Cruise Trav. Nov. 20/2 The ship incorporates gas turbine technology, a propulsion system said to reduce exhaust emissions by up to 90 percent. 2008 St. Petersburg (Russia) Times 20 May 8/1 Two gas turbines and a steam turbine for a new unit at OGK-1's Perm power station. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1885 |
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