B2nounscienceenvironment
US/ˈtɜːr.baɪn/
UK/ˈtɜː.baɪn/
a machine with blades that turn to produce power from wind, water or steam
In context
The wind turbine on the hill supplies electricity to the whole village.
Steam turns the turbine, which drives a generator.
The company plans to install fifty new turbines off the coast.
Words that go with turbine
noun + noun
- wind turbineA single wind turbine can power hundreds of homes.
- turbine engineMost large passenger planes use a turbine engine.
- steam turbineA steam turbine is used in most power stations.
- gas turbineThe plant runs on a gas turbine.
- turbine bladeEach turbine blade is over fifty meters long.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
wind turbines energyCorrect: wind turbine energy
Incorrect:
a wind turbine produceCorrect: a wind turbine produces