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hydroelectric turbine
/hˌaɪdɹoʊlˈɛktɹɪk tˈɜːbaɪn/
Hydroelectric turbine
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device used to convert the kinetic energy of flowing water into mechanical energy, which is then used to generate electricity
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
complex compound
Countable
Plural form
hydroelectric turbines
Examples
The hydroelectric turbine harnesses the power of water flowing downstream to generate renewable electricity.
