Definition for word: Water Turbine

A turbine that uses water pressure to rotate its blades. A water turbine is typically used to power an electric generator

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A water turbine is a rotary engine that takes energy from moving water.

Water turbines were developed in the nineteenth century and were widely used for industrial power prior to electrical grids. Now they are mostly used for electric power generation. They harness a clean and renewable energy source.

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