turbine (n)

n04498523

type n
lex_filenum 06
def rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate
Outgoing links
Hypernym rotary engine
Part meronym blade, vane; rotor, rotor coil; stator, stator coil
Hyponym gas turbine; hydroelectric turbine; impulse turbine; reaction turbine; steam turbine; wind turbine
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Part holonym blade, vane; rotor, rotor coil; stator, stator coil
Hypernym gas turbine; hydroelectric turbine; impulse turbine; reaction turbine; steam turbine; wind turbine
Hyponym rotary engine

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