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gas turbine
turbine that converts the chemical energy of a liquid fuel into mechanical energy by internal combustion; gaseous products of the fuel (which is burned in compressed air) are expanded through a turbine
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hydroelectric turbine
turbine consisting of a large and efficient version of a water wheel used to drive an electric generator
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impulse turbine
a turbine that is driven by jets direct against the blades
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reaction turbine
a turbine with blades arranged to develop torque from gradual decrease of steam pressure from inlet to exhaust
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steam turbine
turbine in which steam strikes blades and makes them turn
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wind turbine
a turbine that is driven by the wind
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Francis turbine
a type of hydroelectric turbine
