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turbogenerator

turbogenerator

1 7.9
A machine that uses steam to turn a turbine and make electricity
  • noun
  • /ˌtɜrbəʊˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : turbogenerador
  • The turbogenerator was installed to supply electricity to the entire factory.

Examples

  • Engineers inspected the turbogenerator to ensure it was functioning at full capacity.

  • Modern power plants rely on a turbogenerator to efficiently convert steam energy into electricity.

  • The turbogenerator produces electricity efficiently.

  • Many power plants use turbogenerators for energy production.

  • The turbogenerator efficiently converts thermal energy from steam into electrical power for the facility.

  • Our new renewable energy plant uses a turbogenerator to generate electricity from geothermal steam.

  • The engineer explained how the turbogenerator functioned to produce energy from high-pressure steam.

How Powerful

power plant
  • US
143 2.9
turbogenerator
  • Specialized
1 7.9
generator
  • Specialized
256 3.7
dynamo
  • Specialized
20 6.7

Surface Forms

turbogenerator singular
turbogenerators plural

Morphology

turbogenerator = turbo + generator (transparent) = turbo + generator

The term is a straightforward compound meaning a generator driven by a turbine; the components map directly onto the technical sense.

Etymology

Turbogenerator combines turbo, like in turbine and meaning 'to spin', and generator, meaning 'one that makes'. So a turbogenerator is a machine that uses spinning power to make electricity.