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wind turbine
noun
Definition
A machine that converts wind energy into electrical energy using rotating blades.
In a sentence
“Offshore wind turbines are capable of generating electricity for hundreds of thousands of homes.”
Synonyms
wind generatorwind mill
Common collocations
- offshore wind turbine
- wind turbine farm
- install wind turbines
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