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hydroelectric turbine

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun hydroelectric turbine has 1 sense
  1. hydroelectric turbine - turbine consisting of a large and efficient version of a water wheel used to drive an electric generator
    --1 is a kind of
    turbine
    --1 has particulars: Francis turbine

Definitions from the Web

Hydroelectric Turbine

Definition

A hydroelectric turbine is a device used to convert the kinetic energy of water into mechanical energy, which is then transformed into electrical energy by a generator.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1 (Noun):

A turbine specifically designed to harness the power of flowing water in a hydroelectric power station.

Example sentence: The hydroelectric turbine generated a significant amount of electricity for the nearby town.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A turbine used for small-scale hydroelectric systems, such as those in remote areas or for residential use.

Example sentence: The mini hydroelectric turbine in the backyard powered the entire cabin.

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