Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

steam turbine

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.58 in modern English

Syllables: steam -tur-bine
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A system of angled and shaped blades arranged on a rotor through which steam is passed to generate rotational energy. Today, normally used in power stations.

Example Sentences

"It was opened in 1904 as the largest traction power station in Europe and one of the first to use steam turbines, which have been the only game in town for power stations ever since."

Inflected Forms

steam turbines (plural)

Phrases

turbine steamer

Questions

What does steam turbine mean?: A system of angled and shaped blades arranged on a rotor through which steam is passed to generate rotational energy. Today, normally used in power stations.

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