Definition

Noun: A hydroelectric turbine is a turbine specifically designed to convert the kinetic energy of flowing or falling water into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then used to drive an electric generator, producing electricity. It is a large and efficient modern evolution of the traditional water wheel.

Examples of Usage

• The power plant's hydroelectric turbine was shut down for annual maintenance.
• Engineers are designing a new, more efficient hydroelectric turbine for the dam.
• The force of the river turns the hydroelectric turbine, generating clean energy for the region.

Advanced Usage

• "to harness water via a hydroelectric turbine": This phrase describes the process of capturing water's energy using this specific machine.
  • The dam was built to harness the river's power via a hydroelectric turbine.

Variants and Related Words

• Water turbine: A more general term for any turbine powered by water, which includes hydroelectric turbines.
• Generator: The device that the hydroelectric turbine drives to produce electricity.
• Penstock: The large pipe or conduit that delivers water to the hydroelectric turbine.

Synonyms

• Water turbine
• Hydraulic turbine

Related Compound Terms (Listed Separately)

• Hydroelectric power: Electricity generated by the force of moving water.
• Hydroelectric dam: A dam that uses the potential energy of stored water to power turbines.
• Hydroelectric plant: A facility where hydroelectric turbines generate electricity.

Noun

1. turbine consisting of a large and efficient version of a water wheel used to drive an electric generator