aerogenerator
Definition
Noun: A machine that converts the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy; a wind turbine used for power generation.
Usage
This term specifically refers to the power-generating apparatus itself. It is a technical term most common in engineering and renewable energy contexts.
Examples
- The new on the hill supplies electricity to the entire village.
- Engineers are designing a more efficient for offshore use.
- The farm installed an to reduce its reliance on the grid.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in technical specifications and academic papers to describe the electromechanical system, distinguishing it from the simple windmill used for mechanical tasks like pumping water.
- It can be part of a larger "wind farm" or "wind park" consisting of multiple aerogenerators.
Variants and Related Words
- Wind turbine: The most common modern synonym.
- Wind generator: A near-synonym, though sometimes implies a smaller-scale device.
- Windmill: A broader term that can refer to structures used for grinding grain or pumping water, not necessarily for electricity generation.
Synonyms
- Wind turbine
- Wind generator
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Aerogenerator farm: A group of aerogenerators installed in a location.
- Aerogenerator blade: One of the rotating arms of the device that catches the wind.
Noun
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generator that extracts usable energy from winds
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