aerogenerator

Thân thiện

An aerogenerator spins steadily on a coastal hilltop.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. generator that extracts usable energy from winds

Từ đồng nghĩa

• windmill
• wind generator