turbine
/ˈtəːbʌɪn
/ /ˈtəːbɪn/noun
A machine for producing continuous power in which a wheel or rotor, typically fitted with vanes, is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of water, steam, gas, air, or other fluid.The machine uses wind power to drive a turbine that sucks water out of the sea, sprays it into the atmosphere and creates clouds....
- Water power will again turn the mill wheel and drive the turbine to provide electricity to light the building.
- They can be cut and burnt to produce steam to power turbines.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from French, from Latin turbo, turbin- 'spinning top, whirl'.