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hydroelectric turbine
/hˌaɪdɹoʊlˈɛktɹɪk tˈɜːbaɪn/
/hˌaɪdɹəʊlˈɛktɹɪk 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
Examples
The hydroelectric turbine harnesses the power of water flowing downstream to generate renewable electricity.
Engineers installed a hydroelectric turbine in the river to provide sustainable energy to nearby communities.
