water turbine

noun

1. a turbine driven by the momentum or reactive force of water.

Word History and Origins

Origin of water turbine¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed lubricant additives that protect both water turbine equipment and the surrounding environment.

From Science Daily

They have heating, solar panels and a water turbine.

From The Guardian

Including the measurement of streams, the flow of water in pipes or conduits; the horsepower of falling water, turbine and impact water-wheels, wave motors, centrifugal, reciprocating and air-lift pumps.

From Project Gutenberg

Press the word on the screen, and presto!, a swirling water turbine appears.

From Time Magazine Archive

A little further, there was a light in a flour mill, which was grinding away as hard as it could go, being driven by a small water turbine.

From Project Gutenberg