HyperDic: reaction_turbine

English > 1 sense of the expression reaction turbine:
NOUNartifactreaction turbinea turbine with blades arranged to develop torque from gradual decrease of steam pressure from inlet to exhaust
English > reaction turbine: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA turbine with blades arranged to develop torque from gradual decrease of steam pressure from inlet to exhaust.
Broaderturbinerotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate

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