TURBOGENERATOR

turbogenerator

(noun) generator consisting of a steam turbine coupled to an electric generator for the production of electric power

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

turbogenerator (plural turbogenerators)

A turbine directly connected to an electric generator in order to generate power.

Source: Wiktionary


Tur`bo*gen"er*a`tor, n. [See Turbine, and Generator.]

Definition: An electric generator or dynamo which is combined on one frame with a turbomotor, by which it is driven.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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